GPs to target 300,000 vulnerable patients this winter

GPs to target 300,000 vulnerable patients this winter

Up to 300,000 vulnerable patients will receive extra support from their GP this winter under a £40million government scheme designed to keep people out of hospital.

More GP health checks to keep frailest patients out of hospital this winter

Thousands of people with conditions like heart disease and frailty can get more support from their GP this winter in a bid to keep them out of hospital, the Government has announced. Funded by £40 million reallocated from existing GP budgets for the financial year to April 2027, the scheme [...] The post More GP health checks to keep frailest patients out of hospital this winter first appeared on Rother Radio.

£40 million to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital over winter

£40 million to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital over winter Polly Jones 9 November, 2026 £40 million to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital over winter 9 November, 2026 The government has announced £40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable people out of hospital over winter.A government-funded programme will support up to 300,000 vulnerable patients to help prevent serious illness and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.The money will…

Government commits £40m for GPs to support up to 300,000 vulnerable patients

GPs will receive £126 per eligible patient through Primary Care Networks for winter support aimed at heart disease, frailty and COPD, the government said.