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GPs failing older people living with frailty, National Audit Office finds

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondentDecember 5, 2025 at 01:01 AM
GPs failing older people living with frailty, National Audit Office finds
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A National Audit Office (NAO) report found that GPs are failing to adequately support older people living with frailty, a syndrome associated with aging. While GPs are required to identify patients over 65 with frailty, assessments have decreased significantly, from one in four in 2017/18 to one in six in 2024/25. Of the patients diagnosed with frailty in 2024/25, a small percentage received fall risk assessments or medical reviews. The NAO highlights inconsistencies in support and follow-up for those with severe frailty across the country. GPs attribute these shortcomings to increasing workloads and a shrinking workforce. The NAO urges the NHS to improve services for older people, while the Royal College of General Practitioners emphasizes the pressures impacting GPs' ability to provide comprehensive care.

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National Audit Office (NAO) ×260% Victoria Tzortziou Brown 70% Gareth Davies ×280%

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