Major change to how you see your GP to come into play – are you affected?

GPS will now have assistants so they have more time to see and treat patients this winter.

Their help is expected to reduce the amount of time doctors spend writing and processing letters by up to 85 per cent.

GP assistants (GPAs) will help patients with hospital and pharmacy referrals and explaining treatments.

They may also perform some clinical tasks on behalf of the GP such as taking blood...