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NHS forced to apologise after meningitis victim was refused treatment at local clinic

NHS forced to apologise after meningitis victim was refused treatment at local clinic

A pensioner who was refused treatment at his privately-run local medical centre and then later diagnosed with meningitis has lashed out at the privatization of the NHS. Colin Boulter, 76, of Stamford Hill, felt unwell on March 31st and went to the Tollgate Centre on Stamford Hill, where he is…

GPs urged to boycott government health pilot

GPs urged to boycott government health pilot

GPs in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and City have been advised not to take part in a practice boundary pilot…

Residents dissatisfied with GP services

Residents dissatisfied with GP services

Patient satisfaction levels at many GP practices in Hackney are lower than the London average, new figures reveal.…

NHS changes “not designed for sick people”, as Hackney GPs criticise Government plans

NHS changes “not designed for sick people”, as Hackney GPs criticise Government plans

Vulnerable patients in Hackney and inner city areas will be hit hardest if the government’s planned changes to NHS healthcare go ahead, according to local GPs. Doctors and organisations across the borough are mobilising opposition to the proposals, which includes putting GPs in charge of buying services for patients.…