Expanding the role of pharmacies
As the GP shortage continues on the Central Coast, the NSW Government is making it easier to access more medications through local pharmacies. The landmark reform will expand the number…
GP shortage
More GPs announced for the Central Coast
Amid the critical shortage of GPs across the Central Coast, an announcement from the Albanese Government has flagged the change to Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classifications meaning local practices can…
Labor’s pledge to address GP shortage on Coast refuted by Wicks
As the shortage of GPs on the Central Coast continues to be a problem, the Federal Labor Party had pledged to give the entire region DPA status if it comes…
Labor says Government’s GP crisis solution too little too late
Labor has countered recent moves by the federal government to address the GP crisis in Wyong-Gorokan, Toukley-Budgewoi saying it will extend plans to manage the crisis out to suburbs in and around Bateau Bay and The Entrance.
Doctors speak out about GP shortage as inquiry comes to Coast
The first hearing of the Senate inquiry into the so-called GP shortage to be held outside of Canberra will take place on the Central Coast on December 14. Details are…
Doctor review must be quick and transparent
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says the Government has finally agreed to review its GP classification system after years of public outcry about the critical lack of doctors on…
Ask GPs not pollies how to get more doctors to the region
Forum – Lucy Wicks (Federal Member for Robertson) has form, when it comes to promising new jobs for the Central Coast. Does anybody remember the thousands of new jobs that…
Doctor shortage is real and risky says McBride
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has debunked claims that 33 new GPs were starting this month on the Central Coast. “The acute shortage of GPs on the Coast is…
Ourimbah recognised as a priority area but not the rest of the north
The Central Coast is the grip of an acute GP shortage and although some medical practices can now put on more doctors, the northern end of the Coast has been…
New Medical Care centre opens in Woy Woy
A new doctors’ clinic has opened up its doors in Woy Woy following concerns of a shortage in GPs across the Peninsula. With a complex mix of an aging population…