Labour wants the Department of Health (DH) to step in to cover monthly salary payments due to trainee GPs which they did not receive from Capita in order to prevent hardship. “I’m sure you would agree that trainee GPs seeking charitable support to feed their families and being unable to cover their mortgages is an entirely unacceptable situation which requires urgent rectification,” Ashworth wrote. Capita said delays had arisen because other bodies – specifically Health Education England, NHS England and GP practices themselves – had not provided it with information. It was chasing details of trainee GPs in parts of Wessex and for some practices in Thames Valley and the Humber, Capita said, and that salaries would be reimbursed immediately it was received. Backlogs are being prioritised by Capita.”The DH declined to comment, including on whether it would hold an inquiry.

Source: The Guardian November 03, 2017 19:52 UTC