GPs should have ‘clear escalation routes’ for raising A&G safety concerns, says NHSE

NHS England's single point of access guidance asks practices to report delayed or unclear advice and guidance replies and to escalate safety concerns, and says A&G should still come before or instead of referral this year.

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GPs should have ‘clear escalation routes’ for raising A&G safety concerns, says NHSE

Published 13 October 2026 · Referrals & hospital services

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In brief NHS England's single point of access guidance asks practices to report delayed or unclear advice and guidance replies and to escalate safety concerns, and says A&G should still come before or instead of referral this year.

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