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Why are GPs considering closing their patient lists

Below is an FAQ composed and supported by the people named at the end of the document. The document is to be used to explain the reason why GPs are considering such a significant move. GPs are reaching breaking point and we must make the government sit up, listen to the professionals and fund and support the NHS and general practice adequately. List closure FAQs We are aware that practices have started to receive their ballot papers from the BMA asking you to vote as to whether you are willing to consider collectively closing your list in response to the crisis in General Practice, in line with the motion that was passed at LMC conference in May which said: “That conference believes that the GP Forward View is failing to deliver the resources necessary to sustain general practice and demands that GPC ballot GPs as to whether they would be prepared to collectively close their lists in response to this crisis.” Many practices have approached us for more info