Major change to GP appointments as ‘red alert’ system could see you turned away

A MAJOR change to the way you book appointments with your GP could see you turned away at the surgery. Under a new ‘red alert’ system, doctors will be able to refuse appointments and send patients to other surgeries for treatment. 1 New rules could see you turned away from GP surgeries in a new pilot scheme Credit: Getty – Contributor Different NHS trusts opt for different policies when it comes to booking appointments. Many opt for an online consultation, with a doctor getting back to patients within a 48 hour period. Others still use a system whereby those needing… Read Full Article