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Open up NHS access for rural veterinary community, supporting flexible appointments and appropriate digital provision.
Recommendation
The NHS also needs to open-up access to the rural veterinary community to reflect restrictions on their ability to attend appointments, and support people who need to Rural Mental Health 79 continue practising. Better digital provision could improve service access but must not be the default offer to rural communities, as it is not always appropriate or suitable.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 3 November 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.3 yrs
Report published
18 May 2023