GPs offering out of hours services in England will be subject to more scrutiny under new plans announced by the government.Health minister Mike O'Brien revealed that those with surgery insurance will have their skills and knowledge tested to a greater extent.He commented: "I expect all PCTs [Primary Care Trusts] to act on these recommendations as a matter of urgency. "It is unacceptable for any Trust to fail to meet its obligations on safety and quality of care."A consultation will take place before the plans are fully put into action later this year, giving surgery insurance policyholders ample time to make the necessary changes.The Department of Health recently announced that a vaccine is currently in development which aims to help people in their 70s be protected against shingles.It is estimated that around a quarter of adults will suffer from the condition at some point in their life.Click to compare quotes for company insurance at Coverzones.com.Posted by Peter Lane.
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