How do treatment delays impact patients and general practice?

Our new animation explains how the treatment backlog in the NHS affects patients and exacerbates capacity problems in general practice. London practices are welcome to share it in on social media or embed it on their website if they feel it would be useful.

 

Last updated : 23 Feb 2022

 

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