The Government is aiming for 25% of GP referrals to be ‘diverted’ back to GPs by 2027 for 10 ‘high volume specialties’.

NHS England has been forced to defend its decision to mandate advice and guidance as part of GP contract changes.

New rules requiring GPs in England to seek remote specialist advice for every referral they make into selected specialties are putting patients at risk, general practice leaders warn. Concerns relate ...

The 'worrying' change, however, does not apply to 'red flag' cancer symptoms, which Dr Khan says still falls under the ...

According to most doctors, in the past, referrals were handled through a fairly simple professional network, with specialists meeting internists and family doctors at hospitals, conferences and, yes, ...

The experience of NHS patients obtaining a GP referral has improved, but many still face delays and uncertainty, according to a new report from Healthwatch England. The organisation found that 1 in 7 ...