Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade is advocating for new housing developments in Mid Dorset and North Poole to include dedicated GP provisions. Her campaign highlights the increasing pressure on existing services, with Dorset GP surgeries now serving 18% more homes since 2015. Patients are facing significant waits for appointments, leading Slade to propose that developers fund new GP facilities alongside new homes. This initiative is part of a broader “infrastructure-first” strategy, ensuring that healthcare services grow in tandem with housing to meet rising demand and prevent longer waiting times for patients.
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