Is it possible that the system that is operated by dentists and pharmacists could be applied to visits to the GP, too?
Sir, As Nick Gamble says (letter, June 25), there already is a means-tested top-up contribution scheme operating within the NHS. Dentists and pharmacists have been running one on behalf of the government for years. It could be easily implemented by GPs also. After all, NHS treatment from a GP is not, at present, “free at point of delivery”, if it involves a visit to a pharmacy.
Dr Jeremy Ludford
Sir, Robert Leach (letter, June 26), when listing the advantages of a “Tesco NHS”, neglected to mention home visiting when needed.
Sir, Robert Leach