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GPs ''sign up to NHS modernisation''

3 March 2011
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GPs ''sign up to NHS modernisation''The government has announced that GPs accounting for two-thirds of the country have signed up for new operations management plans.

Aimed at modernising the NHS, the Department of Health strategy is intended to adapt the role of practices to ensure they offer patients a more personalised service.

Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, announced the number of GPs signing up to the scheme, with 177 groups of practices selected to play a greater role in commissioning healthcare.

Mr Lansley stated: "This is a truly bottom-up response, as demonstrated by the varying shape and size of the GP pathfinder groups. The speed of uptake is also highly encouraging."

He revealed 35 million people will benefit from the continuous improvement in services, providing GPs with greater powers to manage local budgets and purchase services on behalf of patients.

Meanwhile, 106 charities have been awarded a total of £3.6 million by the Department of Health through the Financial Assistance Fund in order to ensure their continuing survival, providing a range of support for thousands of people.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800440275-ADNFCR
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