Breaking news: ICGP will not support underfunded programmes of care

By Lloyd Mudiwa. The ICGP has informed its members that it will not endorse or approve the rollout of any of the Clinical Care Programmes or transfer of services to general practice until there is a commitment from the Government and health authorities to provide the necessary resources and funding. The ICGP, which indicated it has serious concerns for general practice and for patients following the Government’s announcement this week of further FEMPI GP funding and resource cuts, objected to them on the basis that it will further undermine the resources needed to deliver viable and high-quality GP services. ICGP…