Dr. Andy Purbrick, Joint Chief Executive of Wessex Local Medical Committees and an experienced GP, discusses the rising pressures in general practice, highlighting that capacity, not access, is the real issue. He reveals the long hours and administrative burdens doctors face daily. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses regional NHS challenges, including ambulance response times and waiting lists. The conversation underscores the need for a focus on GP recruitment and retention, as well as modernizing access to care, while emphasizing the importance of honest public dialogue on healthcare funding.
