We are in a new world. Politicians have been replaced by NHS England. The CCGs are in charge. GPs rule the world.
What did you say?
It’s not going particularly well?
Just a few teething problems, old chap. To be expected.
New people, new roles, it’s going to take time.
Give it a chance to settle down and then watch the world change for the better.
But we are SIX MONTHS into the new regime and I still get the impression of utter confusion. Endless pointless meetings and the same ambitions we have had since PCG days (anyone remember Primary Care Groups?).
What do we want?
- More community care.
- More resources diverted into primary care.
- Integration between services and seamless care.
- Better care for the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
- A better ‘educated’ population who are better equipped to look after themselves.
Pie in the sky.
We have an aging population, high expectations and the financial situation is difficult.
CCGs are not going to save the world. Sorry, but it’s just not going to work and when it all goes pear-shaped it will be US – the greedy, lazy, incompetent GPs – who will get the blame. Mark my words. Wait and see.
You can call me an old cynic.
I am an old cynic.
But I AM RIGHT.
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