13 October 2014

NCHA joins primary care partners vow to hold politicians to their election pledges

A coalition of primary care organisations has welcomed commitments made at the conferences of the three main parties to support more integrated community health provision and local partnership.

The NCHA joined organisations representing local dentists, opticians, optometrists and pharmacists at this year’s party conferences to unite in a call for the rebuilding of primary care, beyond only GP services, to meet the health challenges of the future.

Our coalition has welcomed commitments made by senior politicians from all three parties to support a modern and responsive model of care that brings NHS services closer to the community and make best use of the skills of local health professionals.

Mark Georgevic, Chair of the National Community Hearing Association, said: “Most people over 65 have at least one long term condition; those over 75 often have two or more. Sensory impairment compounds this. Only a refocused and revitalised primary care can support this growing need.”

The full press release is available here. 

The 'We Are Primary Care' coalition represents the NCHA, the British Dental Association, the Optical Confederation and Pharmacy Voice. 

The joint briefing the organisations took to the party conferences, entitlled 'Delivering Primary Care in Your Community' is available here

Download the original We Are Primary Care report here