This will make such a difference
Thousands of parents are in line for a cash boost soon as free GP care for children aged six and seven will come into effect soon.The extension of free GP care to children aged six and seven was announced in Budget 2023 but has been delayed.As well as this, another 400,000 people will qualify through an easier means test for a GP visit card, the Irish Independent reports.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is expected to announce the move today following the finalisation of lengthy discussions with the IMO, which will see substantial extra supports for practices. The delay has been due to objections from GPs, many of whom have had to close their lists to new patients. An influx of up to half a million patients becoming eligible for free visits means consultations would inevitably increase, which they have said that they can't cope with.
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