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GPs in England too ‘overloaded’ to help older people at risk of falling, say MPs

NHS bosses giving evidence to public accounts committee admit current position is unacceptable GPs in England are so “overloaded” that they cannot help older people who are at risk of falling in what NHS bosses accept is an unacceptable…

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The UK's National Health Service is facing a significant challenge in providing adequate care to older individuals at risk of falling. According to evidence presented to the public accounts committee, GPs in England are overwhelmed with work and cannot provide the necessary assistance.

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