GP practices in Essex are being offered a one-off payment of up to £1,050 to work on Easter Saturday.
According to a note from the Essex area team, the three-hour session must be kept free for patients phoning or attending the practice on the day with urgent care needs, accepting no pre-booked appointments.
In Essex, practices can be reimbursed by a maximum of £350 per hour for the session. The aim is to reduce the burden on A&E.
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