‘Improving Access to Primary Care Services’ – Evidence Session 1

The APHG held its first evidence session of its inquiry into Improving Access to Primary Care Services in Parliament.  

Co-chaired by Dr Simon Opher MP and Lord Syed Kamall, the session explored which populations are most affected by poor access to primary care, with a particular focus on how digital exclusion risks widening health inequalities and what more equitable models of access could look like. 

Speakers included: 

• William Pett (Healthwatch England) 
• Dr Emily Murray (Institute for Public Health, University of Essex) 
• Tim Clarke (Accessible Waterways Association CIC) 
• John Ford (Health Equity Evidence Centre) 
• Shawn Charlwood (British Dental Association) 
• Rob Waterson (University of East London) 

For further information about the inquiry, please contact Jasmin Adebisi (jasmin.adebisi@policyconnect.org.uk).