Emergency Care Policy

The article identifies reducing barriers to GP and NHS 111 use in deprived areas as a policy intervention. Strengthening NHS 111 in deprived areas is presented as a promising strategy when paired with equitable access and trust-building me…

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The article identifies reducing barriers to GP and NHS 111 use in deprived areas as a policy intervention. Strengthening NHS 111 in deprived areas is presented as a promising strategy when paired with equitable access and trust-building measures. The article identifies improvements to self-referral triage, navigation, and follow-up as ways to reduce unplanned returns. Improving appointment availability, health literacy, and trust are suggested as possible interventions.