GPs and UK benefit reforms

[AlisonM]

GPs 'flooded' with letter requests due to UK benefit reforms.

UK welfare reforms are having a significant impact on GP practices in Scotland, according to the body representing Scottish doctors.

BMA Scotland said GPs were being "flooded with additional avoidable work" as patients seek support regarding benefit payment appeals.

It has labelled the UK government's approach "flawed" and called for changes to the system.

A group of Glasgow doctors has urged GPs to refuse to write support letters.

BMA Scotland said changes to the way benefits are decided and paid are resulting in more patients going to their GPs seeking letters of support to back up their appeals.../