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NHS bosses will investigate the extent of GP surgeries? use of ?expensive? 0844 numbers, which are still in force at some practices in Bradford, despite being against Government guidelines.
NHS England confirmed this week it is looking into how widely the non-geographic number is used by surgeries and will ?act? on its findings after warning a group of three GP practices in Warrington they would breach their contract if they introduced such a number for their patients.
Earlier this month, the Telegraph & Argus revealed a number of GP surgeries across Bradford continue to flout Government guidelines by using the 0844 prefix, which can leave people racking up large bills when trying to get treatment or advice.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co....e_Bradford_surgeries__use_of_premium_numbers/
NHS England confirmed this week it is looking into how widely the non-geographic number is used by surgeries and will ?act? on its findings after warning a group of three GP practices in Warrington they would breach their contract if they introduced such a number for their patients.
Earlier this month, the Telegraph & Argus revealed a number of GP surgeries across Bradford continue to flout Government guidelines by using the 0844 prefix, which can leave people racking up large bills when trying to get treatment or advice.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co....e_Bradford_surgeries__use_of_premium_numbers/