Mobile GP service and after-hours care to end because of Tasmanian health cuts
The Tasmanian government has cut funding for a mobile GP service and after-hours care, leading to the end of these vital health services. This decision has raised concerns about increased pressure on emergency departments as community health providers struggle to meet demand. Health Minister Bridget Archer claims the state can no longer afford to fund primary care, despite ongoing criticism regarding health budget allocations.
- ▪The mobile GP program provided 9,000 free appointments over two years to regional communities.
- ▪Health Minister Bridget Archer stated that the state can no longer afford to fund primary care services.
- ▪Critics warn that the cuts will increase strain on emergency departments and affect marginalized communities.
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Mobile GP service and after-hours care to end because of Tasmanian health cutsBy state political reporter Josh DugganTopic:HealthMon 25 May 2026 at 2:41pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:41pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:41pmAn after-hours clinic in Cygnet will end after its funding was cut in last week's budget. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)In short:A medical operator delivering thousands of GP appointments will be forced to end its mobile clinics after losing state funding.It is not the only community health provider affected, with an urgent and after hours service in the Huon Valley set to end.What's next?Health Minister Bridget Archer, who claims "there are no cuts to health", says the state can "no longer afford" to fund primary…
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