Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Recommendation 15

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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.
Paragraph Reference: 122
Government Response

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