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Scotland bars firms from running practices
04-Sep-08
Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, has announced new legislation to prevent private companies providing GP services in the country.
Addressing parliament for the first time since the summer break, Mr Salmond set out his plans for the coming year.
He spoke of a new health bill, which will close the legal loophole that could allow private providers to provide GP services in Scotland.
The new bill would ‘help ensure that the future of GP services in Scotland remains within the NHS family and firmly rooted in the traditions of general practice,’ he said.
BMA Scotland welcomed the announcement, which it says shows a commitment to NHS general practice.
Mr Salmond’s stance is supported by Wales’ and Northern Ireland’s health ministers. Earlier this year they distanced themselves from the introduction of the private sector in England in a signed commitment to family doctors.
tom.ireland@haymarket.com
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freda mather
04/09/2008
English MPs take not - this would be very popular with GPs and public alike if we followed suit
Rupen Kulkarni
04/09/2008
Looks like Scotland has thrown a huge hint here. What will be Labour's future strategy? Is the DoH really interested in the good of the nation or is their hatred of GPs and their plan to Darzi everything in their path stronger than their survival instinct? Come on Mr. Prime Minister. You should be able to recognize a good thing when you see one!
melvyn john
04/09/2008
I suspect a lot of English GPs may seek to work in the celtic nations if England fail to follow. Come on Gordon, as Freda Mather says, it would be good for you and the people. Well done Alex !
Jonathon Hanlon
04/09/2008
Scotland yet again leads the way the NHS should be going. Mr Brown should rethink his plans if he wants to stay in power.
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