Government is to scrap the NHS Direct helpline

The video discusses the transition from NHS Direct to the new NHS 111 service, highlighting concerns about the reduced training of staff and potential impacts on patient care. NHS 111 is being piloted to replace NHS Direct, which has been popular for providing health advice. The government claims the change aims to improve healthcare access, though it coincides with budget cuts, causing public apprehension.

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