A study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that GPs, primary care staff, and schoolteachers are taking on additional roles to address poverty-related issues. This includes providing food banks, housing advice, and benefits guidance. The research focused on 15 GP surgeries and primary schools in England and Scotland’s most deprived areas. The report, published on June 17, highlights the impact of poverty on these settings and shows that they are spending time and resources to support those affected by hardship. The findings shed light on the growing role that healthcare providers and educators are playing in addressing poverty-related challenges.
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GP staff are running food banks and giving advice on dealing with poverty
