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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Lib Dems would-be MP for Islington seat, is silent when challenged on her Crossrail plug and touting
Audit Politics, a not-for-profit political and social commentary initiative, backing KHOODEELAAR! has criticised Lib Dems parliamentary candidate Bridget Fox for plugging Crossrail with empty banality in a Crossrail Big Busienss -backing web site, the Guardian. Fox has been challenged to produce evidence supporting her promotion of CRASSrail. But at the time of writing, there is no confirmation that Fox has provided any proof substantiating her plugs for Big Business Crassrail scam.
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"Most deprived borough in the country" also has the "worst record of waiting time to see a GP": CRASS standard in Crassrail hole attack target borough
This page was last edited at 1450 Hrs GMT London Thursday 31 July 2008
"Most deprived borough in the country" also has the "worst record of waiting time to see a GP": CRASS standard in Crassrail hole attack target borough
PULSE findings
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Survey uncovers big disparities in patient satisfaction with GP practices
31 Jul 08
By Steve Nowottny
A Healthcare Commission survey published today concludes patients are generally satisfied with their GP practice - but there are major variations in trusts across the country.
The survey of 69,000 patients across England, conducted on behalf of the Healthcare Commission by the Picker Institute Europe, found patients ‘increasingly positive’ about the care they receive.
74% said the main reason they went to see their GP was dealt with ‘completely’ to their satisfaction, up from 73% in 2005, while 77% said they ‘definitely’ had trust and confidence in their doctor, up from 76%.
But the survey, which breaks down patient satisfaction by PCT, also uncovered ‘significant’ disparities in satisfaction across the country. While overall 75% of patients said they had waited two days or less for their last GP appointment, in Torbay, this figure was 89%, while in Tower Hamlets, it was just 43%.
Anna Walker, chief executive of the Healthcare Commission, said: ‘This survey shows the high regard that many patients have for the services at their GP surgeries. That is really good news.’
‘However, people clearly do want to be able to see a GP more easily and at more convenient times. It was striking that some people could not get an appointment within two days and that there are variations across the country.’
The survey also highlighted rising concern over access to GP services. 25% of respondents said they had at some time been put off going to their GP because of inconvenient opening times, up from 21% in 2005. Younger patients were even more dissatisfied, with this figure rising to 38% among those aged 16 to 35.
Dr Richard Vautrey, GPC deputy chair, said: ‘There are variations with access across the country and we want all patients to receive a good service from their GP. Whatever their current rating, all practices with the support of their local health trust will want to further improve the service they provide to their patients.’
But overall, he added, the survey’s findings were very welcome.
‘With a limited number of appointments in any one day practices try very hard to strike a balance between making sure patients who want to book ahead are able to do so while still ensuring there are enough empty appointments for emergencies: on the whole it seems GP surgeries are getting it right,’ he said.
David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation’s Primary Care Trust Network, said: ‘The results of the survey confirm that there are generally very high levels of satisfaction with primary care and evidence of continued improvement.’
‘However it is clear that there is still quite wide variation in rates of satisfaction with access to both GP services and dentistry across the country.’
'In the parts of the country where patients find it more difficult to get a GP appointment, PCTs will continue working hard to find local solutions to widen access, and the introduction of new health centres and extending opening will help improve access and patient choice.'
'
"Most deprived borough in the country" also has the "worst record of waiting time to see a GP": CRASS standard in Crassrail hole attack target borough
PULSE findings
'
Survey uncovers big disparities in patient satisfaction with GP practices
31 Jul 08
By Steve Nowottny
A Healthcare Commission survey published today concludes patients are generally satisfied with their GP practice - but there are major variations in trusts across the country.
The survey of 69,000 patients across England, conducted on behalf of the Healthcare Commission by the Picker Institute Europe, found patients ‘increasingly positive’ about the care they receive.
74% said the main reason they went to see their GP was dealt with ‘completely’ to their satisfaction, up from 73% in 2005, while 77% said they ‘definitely’ had trust and confidence in their doctor, up from 76%.
But the survey, which breaks down patient satisfaction by PCT, also uncovered ‘significant’ disparities in satisfaction across the country. While overall 75% of patients said they had waited two days or less for their last GP appointment, in Torbay, this figure was 89%, while in Tower Hamlets, it was just 43%.
Anna Walker, chief executive of the Healthcare Commission, said: ‘This survey shows the high regard that many patients have for the services at their GP surgeries. That is really good news.’
‘However, people clearly do want to be able to see a GP more easily and at more convenient times. It was striking that some people could not get an appointment within two days and that there are variations across the country.’
The survey also highlighted rising concern over access to GP services. 25% of respondents said they had at some time been put off going to their GP because of inconvenient opening times, up from 21% in 2005. Younger patients were even more dissatisfied, with this figure rising to 38% among those aged 16 to 35.
Dr Richard Vautrey, GPC deputy chair, said: ‘There are variations with access across the country and we want all patients to receive a good service from their GP. Whatever their current rating, all practices with the support of their local health trust will want to further improve the service they provide to their patients.’
But overall, he added, the survey’s findings were very welcome.
‘With a limited number of appointments in any one day practices try very hard to strike a balance between making sure patients who want to book ahead are able to do so while still ensuring there are enough empty appointments for emergencies: on the whole it seems GP surgeries are getting it right,’ he said.
David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation’s Primary Care Trust Network, said: ‘The results of the survey confirm that there are generally very high levels of satisfaction with primary care and evidence of continued improvement.’
‘However it is clear that there is still quite wide variation in rates of satisfaction with access to both GP services and dentistry across the country.’
'In the parts of the country where patients find it more difficult to get a GP appointment, PCTs will continue working hard to find local solutions to widen access, and the introduction of new health centres and extending opening will help improve access and patient choice.'
'
UK Energy price robbery by Big companies is the real life picture of Big Business in action: as over CROSSRAIL!
This page was last edited at 1340 GMT London Thursday 31 July 2008
By©Muhammad Haque
1330 Hrs GMT
London
Thursday 31 July 2008
Vince Cable's comments about the Brown Govt giving electricity companies the £Billion benefits, despite there being evidence that the companies did not, at least on the outside, exert any discernible pressured on the Govt for such benefits, raise questions about what else has Gordon Brown’s administration been involved in by way of letting Big Business rob and loot the resources of ‘the Nations’ and of nature......
Seen in the context of the pathetic prattling by Malcolm Wicks [energy minister in Gordon Brown's administration] making banal utterances over the past seven days and then aping the BBC’s capitalism lobbyist Hugh Pym this afternoon, the problem that has become very clear is most acute now: what is the difference between the so-called adversaries now vying for the top post?
The objectively verifiable evidence shows there is none. In fact all the so-called alternatives are in fact like each other. Very much so...
Even Vince Cable’s comments are indicative of his being ‘supportive’ of the gas companies charging the high fees from so many people in low income...
The scene is very much like the one where ALL the main ‘parliamentary [parties’ were in silent co-operation with each other in promoting the Big Business Crossrail hole agenda....
[To be continued]
By©Muhammad Haque
1330 Hrs GMT
London
Thursday 31 July 2008
Vince Cable's comments about the Brown Govt giving electricity companies the £Billion benefits, despite there being evidence that the companies did not, at least on the outside, exert any discernible pressured on the Govt for such benefits, raise questions about what else has Gordon Brown’s administration been involved in by way of letting Big Business rob and loot the resources of ‘the Nations’ and of nature......
Seen in the context of the pathetic prattling by Malcolm Wicks [energy minister in Gordon Brown's administration] making banal utterances over the past seven days and then aping the BBC’s capitalism lobbyist Hugh Pym this afternoon, the problem that has become very clear is most acute now: what is the difference between the so-called adversaries now vying for the top post?
The objectively verifiable evidence shows there is none. In fact all the so-called alternatives are in fact like each other. Very much so...
Even Vince Cable’s comments are indicative of his being ‘supportive’ of the gas companies charging the high fees from so many people in low income...
The scene is very much like the one where ALL the main ‘parliamentary [parties’ were in silent co-operation with each other in promoting the Big Business Crossrail hole agenda....
[To be continued]
UK Energy price robbery by Big companies is the real life picture of Big Business in action: as over CROSSRAIL!
Vince Cable's comments about the Brown Govt giving electricity companies the £Billion benefits, despite there being evidence that the companies did not, at least on the outside, exert any discernible pressured on the Govt for such benefits, raise questions about what else has Gordon Brown’s administration been involved in by way of letting Big Business rob and loot the resources of ‘the Nations’ and of nature......
Seen in the context of the pathetic prattling by Malcolm Wicks [energy minister in Gordon Brown's administration] making banal utterances over the past seven days and then aping the BBC’s capitalism lobbyist Hugh Pym this afternoon, the problem that has become very clear is most acute now: what is the difference between the so-called adversaries now vying for the top post?
There objectively verifiable evidence shows there is none. In fact all the so-called alternatives are in fact like each other. Very much so...
Even Vince Cable’s comments are indicative of his being ‘supportive’ of the gas companies charging the high fees from so many people in low income...
The scene is very much like the one where ALL the main ‘parliamentary [parties’ were in silent co-operation with each other in prompting the Big Business Crossrail hole agenda....
[To be continued]
Seen in the context of the pathetic prattling by Malcolm Wicks [energy minister in Gordon Brown's administration] making banal utterances over the past seven days and then aping the BBC’s capitalism lobbyist Hugh Pym this afternoon, the problem that has become very clear is most acute now: what is the difference between the so-called adversaries now vying for the top post?
There objectively verifiable evidence shows there is none. In fact all the so-called alternatives are in fact like each other. Very much so...
Even Vince Cable’s comments are indicative of his being ‘supportive’ of the gas companies charging the high fees from so many people in low income...
The scene is very much like the one where ALL the main ‘parliamentary [parties’ were in silent co-operation with each other in prompting the Big Business Crossrail hole agenda....
[To be continued]
KHOODEELAAR! monitoring the 'pulse' and finding even GPs are letting the community down....
1240 GMT 1340 Hrs UK London Thursday 31 July 2008:
KHOODEELAAR! following up the finding as published in the GPs' web site PULSE, today that shows the dire delays suffered by people Waiting to see a GP in Tower Hamlets....
Before that KHOODEELAAR! analysis here is our introduction and the texts of the PULSE piece
KHOODEELAAR! No to Big Business lies as contained in the Crossrail hole scam CAMPAIGN TOLD YOU SO! That Tower Hamlets is LETTING the people in the borough down... Today's evidence refers to the finding in a survey, as reported in the PULSE web site, below, and it confirms that the quality of life in the East London borough is undermined by the failure of the GP 'services' [!!!!!!!!!!!!] 'available' in Tower Hamlets.......
[To be continued]
THE PULSE report
"Survey uncovers big disparities in patient satisfaction with GP practices
31 Jul 08
By Steve Nowottny
A Healthcare Commission survey published today concludes patients are generally satisfied with their GP practice - but there are major variations in trusts across the country.
The survey of 69,000 patients across England, conducted on behalf of the Healthcare Commission by the Picker Institute Europe, found patients ‘increasingly positive’ about the care they receive.
74% said the main reason they went to see their GP was dealt with ‘completely’ to their satisfaction, up from 73% in 2005, while 77% said they ‘definitely’ had trust and confidence in their doctor, up from 76%.
But the survey, which breaks down patient satisfaction by PCT, also uncovered ‘significant’ disparities in satisfaction across the country. While overall 75% of patients said they had waited two days or less for their last GP appointment, in Torbay, this figure was 89%, while in Tower Hamlets, it was just 43%.
Anna Walker, chief executive of the Healthcare Commission, said: ‘This survey shows the high regard that many patients have for the services at their GP surgeries. That is really good news.’
‘However, people clearly do want to be able to see a GP more easily and at more convenient times. It was striking that some people could not get an appointment within two days and that there are variations across the country.’
The survey also highlighted rising concern over access to GP services. 25% of respondents said they had at some time been put off going to their GP because of inconvenient opening times, up from 21% in 2005. Younger patients were even more dissatisfied, with this figure rising to 38% among those aged 16 to 35.
Dr Richard Vautrey, GPC deputy chair, said: ‘There are variations with access across the country and we want all patients to receive a good service from their GP. Whatever their current rating, all practices with the support of their local health trust will want to further improve the service they provide to their patients.’
But overall, he added, the survey’s findings were very welcome.
‘With a limited number of appointments in any one day practices try very hard to strike a balance between making sure patients who want to book ahead are able to do so while still ensuring there are enough empty appointments for emergencies: on the whole it seems GP surgeries are getting it right,’ he said.
David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation’s Primary Care Trust Network, said: ‘The results of the survey confirm that there are generally very high levels of satisfaction with primary care and evidence of continued improvement.’
‘However it is clear that there is still quite wide variation in rates of satisfaction with access to both GP services and dentistry across the country.’
'In the parts of the country where patients find it more difficult to get a GP appointment, PCTs will continue working hard to find local solutions to widen access, and the introduction of new health centres and extending opening will help improve access and patient choice.'
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SATISFACTION
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The last time you saw a doctor from your GP practice/ health centre, how long did you wait for an appointment?
Top - Torbay Care Trust - 11% waited more than two working days
Bottom - Tower Hamlets PCT - 57% waited more than two working days
If you want to make a doctor's appointment three or more working days in advance, does your GP practice/ health centre allow you to do that?
Top – Bassetlaw PCT - 93% said yes
Bottom - Wirral PCT - 48% said yes
Have you had a problem getting through to your GP practice/ health centre on the phone?
Top - Westminster PCT - 64% said “no”
Bottom - Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale - 32% said “no”
In the last 12 months, have you ever been put off going to your GP practice/ health centre because the opening times are inconvenient for you?
Top - South Tyneside PCT - 86% said “no”
Bottom - Camden PCT - 60% said “no”
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KHOODEELAAR! following up the finding as published in the GPs' web site PULSE, today that shows the dire delays suffered by people Waiting to see a GP in Tower Hamlets....
Before that KHOODEELAAR! analysis here is our introduction and the texts of the PULSE piece
KHOODEELAAR! No to Big Business lies as contained in the Crossrail hole scam CAMPAIGN TOLD YOU SO! That Tower Hamlets is LETTING the people in the borough down... Today's evidence refers to the finding in a survey, as reported in the PULSE web site, below, and it confirms that the quality of life in the East London borough is undermined by the failure of the GP 'services' [!!!!!!!!!!!!] 'available' in Tower Hamlets.......
[To be continued]
THE PULSE report
"Survey uncovers big disparities in patient satisfaction with GP practices
31 Jul 08
By Steve Nowottny
A Healthcare Commission survey published today concludes patients are generally satisfied with their GP practice - but there are major variations in trusts across the country.
The survey of 69,000 patients across England, conducted on behalf of the Healthcare Commission by the Picker Institute Europe, found patients ‘increasingly positive’ about the care they receive.
74% said the main reason they went to see their GP was dealt with ‘completely’ to their satisfaction, up from 73% in 2005, while 77% said they ‘definitely’ had trust and confidence in their doctor, up from 76%.
But the survey, which breaks down patient satisfaction by PCT, also uncovered ‘significant’ disparities in satisfaction across the country. While overall 75% of patients said they had waited two days or less for their last GP appointment, in Torbay, this figure was 89%, while in Tower Hamlets, it was just 43%.
Anna Walker, chief executive of the Healthcare Commission, said: ‘This survey shows the high regard that many patients have for the services at their GP surgeries. That is really good news.’
‘However, people clearly do want to be able to see a GP more easily and at more convenient times. It was striking that some people could not get an appointment within two days and that there are variations across the country.’
The survey also highlighted rising concern over access to GP services. 25% of respondents said they had at some time been put off going to their GP because of inconvenient opening times, up from 21% in 2005. Younger patients were even more dissatisfied, with this figure rising to 38% among those aged 16 to 35.
Dr Richard Vautrey, GPC deputy chair, said: ‘There are variations with access across the country and we want all patients to receive a good service from their GP. Whatever their current rating, all practices with the support of their local health trust will want to further improve the service they provide to their patients.’
But overall, he added, the survey’s findings were very welcome.
‘With a limited number of appointments in any one day practices try very hard to strike a balance between making sure patients who want to book ahead are able to do so while still ensuring there are enough empty appointments for emergencies: on the whole it seems GP surgeries are getting it right,’ he said.
David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation’s Primary Care Trust Network, said: ‘The results of the survey confirm that there are generally very high levels of satisfaction with primary care and evidence of continued improvement.’
‘However it is clear that there is still quite wide variation in rates of satisfaction with access to both GP services and dentistry across the country.’
'In the parts of the country where patients find it more difficult to get a GP appointment, PCTs will continue working hard to find local solutions to widen access, and the introduction of new health centres and extending opening will help improve access and patient choice.'
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SATISFACTION
-
The last time you saw a doctor from your GP practice/ health centre, how long did you wait for an appointment?
Top - Torbay Care Trust - 11% waited more than two working days
Bottom - Tower Hamlets PCT - 57% waited more than two working days
If you want to make a doctor's appointment three or more working days in advance, does your GP practice/ health centre allow you to do that?
Top – Bassetlaw PCT - 93% said yes
Bottom - Wirral PCT - 48% said yes
Have you had a problem getting through to your GP practice/ health centre on the phone?
Top - Westminster PCT - 64% said “no”
Bottom - Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale - 32% said “no”
In the last 12 months, have you ever been put off going to your GP practice/ health centre because the opening times are inconvenient for you?
Top - South Tyneside PCT - 86% said “no”
Bottom - Camden PCT - 60% said “no”
TELL US YOUR VIEWS
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