[Doug]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Doug, it is no fun being a Doctor at present.....there are so many pressures on them to meet targets. It is almost like being on a production line.

I don't feel it is necessary for people to have these proposed tests done by a medically trained person......it will be enough work for the GP's to monitor the people that these tests identify as being 'at risk'.

Oh, and well done on your pro-active attitude to your own health.....and weight loss.

Margaret there are very strong moves in Health and Social Care sector to develop what’s termed as Generic Carers that can reduce the demand on the District Nursing Service specifically, but would also be used to develop these very services. I am not in full agreement with the moves in Blackpool due to the nature of the available workforce at present, but it coming whether I like it or not.