Totally's Vocare has NHS contract renewed

Following a competitive tender process to provide a single urgent care service to NHS North Tyneside CCG, Northumbria FT has renewed Vocare's contract for the provision of GP out-of-hours services.

The contract, which begins in October, will run for three years with the option of extending a further two years.

Chief executive officer Wendy Lawrence said: "We are delighted to be working with Northumbria FT to provide GP out-of-hours services to North Tyneside CCG. The renewal of this contract not only reinforces Vocare's continued ability to provide a high-quality service, but also demonstrates the importance of a collaborative approach with regards to emergency care services across the UK which have been subject to increasing pressure.

"This clearly highlights another success under our direction, confirming our continued focus and aim of becoming a partner of choice for the NHS and providing patients across the UK with high-quality care where needed whilst avoiding hospital admissions."

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