Surge in complaints about children’s care and refusal to refer

By Emily Townsend2026-10-22T11:36:00

Complaints about paediatric care and GPs refusing to make referrals to specialist services leapt over the past year, HSJ analysis suggests, as overall concerns hit record levels.

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