article_snippet.sent: A GP has warned the health service is at 'breaking point' as A GP faces the challenge of providing a safe standard of care for 4,300 patients on A GP books.
article_snippet.sent: Health bosses responsible for North Wales said difficulties recruiting GPs is a national issue, adding Health bosses responsible for North Wales are exploring a number of options.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Williams, who is based at Ty Doctor in Nefyn, Gwynedd added: 'I want the health board to recognise the severity of the situation here. '
article_snippet.sent: We have been informing the health authority of this impending recruitment crisis for many years. '
article_snippet.sent: I would be grateful if the health board could use all resources at the health board disposal to do all that the health board can so that we can retain a decent service to we patients which is safe, and provide a decent service to the highest possible standards. '
article_snippet.sent: Ninety per cent of NHS consultations are provided in primary care. '
article_snippet.sent: It is inevitable that the continued lack of investment in primary care is having a knock-on effect on secondary care. '
article_snippet.sent: A spokesperson for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said: 'Senior medical staff and managers recently met with Dr Williams to discuss Dr Williams concerns.
article_snippet.sent: Difficulties in recruiting GPs is a national issue; however, there are particular problems in specific areas of north Wales. '
article_snippet.sent: We fully recognise these issues and work is ongoing to identify and agree measures to alleviate the immediate problems and to develop a strong recruitment base. '
article_snippet.sent: We are currently exploring a number of short and long-term ideas to address the local shortage of GPs, including taking advantage of the opportunities arising from cluster working and working together with other practices. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Dr Afron Williams warns the NHS is at 'breaking point' adding that the NHS will be 'incredibly difficult to provide realistic, safe service for our patients'
  Health board said recruiting GPs is a national problem but said recruiting GPs are exploring both short and long term options to relieve the pressure .