Health workers to go door-to-door under new NHS plans to tackle sickness rates
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Wes Streeting said trials of the scheme showed encouraging signs in slashing the number of heavy NHS users which he called frequent flyers of A&E departments.
We're seeing some really encouraging signs about what can happen if you've got the right care in the right place at the right time.
The move is part of Wes Streeting's 10-year plan for the NHS, which could also see younger people directed to pharmacy care using the NHS app.
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