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\u00a0The debate over longer opening hours for GPs in the UK has hit the news in time for winter.<\/p>\n

As colder weather approaches and brings a host of seasonal infections, Ministers are concerned that A&E departments will see the same overwhelming influx as last year.<\/p>\n

It is believed that evening and weekend hours for local surgeries could reduce the pressure on A&E, as well as making appointments more accessible.<\/p>\n

A medical professional from Cardiff said, \u201cThere is a demand for longer opening\u00a0hours and the NHS need to provide that service. However, more staff would be needed and a financial incentive for working evenings and weekends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cardiff residents were asked\u00a0if they feel a\u00a0demand longer GP opening hours and how it affects them personally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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