Daytime Calls to Gps Handled by Nhs 24 ; Service Claims Move Will Help Extend Practice Hours

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SCOTS trying to contact their GPs during surgery hours could soon have their calls diverted to the NHS 24 service instead.

The controversial helpline already offers medical advice to patients outside normal practice opening times.

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Daytime Calls to Gps Handled by Nhs 24 ; Service Claims Move Will Help Extend Practice Hours

But yesterday it was suggested that, by also taking calls during the daytime, it could help free up doctors to work later shifts allowing surgeri...