NHS Archives - British Chiropractic Association

logout

Find A Chiropractor:

BCA’s response to two week GP waiting time published today

Posted on 12th Aug 201920th Aug 2019 by BCA

A poll of UK doctors conducted by Pulse, a GP magazine, has found that the average waiting time is now almost 15 days. First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) such as chiropractors could play a crucial role in reducing this wait, with MSK problems accounting for 1 in 8 GPs appointments. Catherine Quinn, President of the British […]

First Contact Practitioners – chiropractors relieving pressure on NHS in new role

Posted on 23rd Jul 201923rd Jul 2019 by BCA

We’re all aware of the immense pressure on the NHS, particularly in primary care. Recently, think tank, The Nuffield Trust produced figures for the BBC which show the first sustained drop in GP numbers for 50 years. Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are addressed in 1 in 8 GP appointments, and an estimated 29% of the UK population live with […]

Your access has been blocked for security reasons.