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GPs to lose the power to sign people off work

In a major speech today, Rishi Sunak will warn that a surge in people signed off sick with mental health conditions is placing unsustainable pressure on the welfare budget.

Dozens of desperate patients queue 'around the block' before 8am for GP appointment - with one told to 'come back tomorrow' because none were left after almost 2-hour wait

In scenes illustrating the never-ending crisis plaguing the country, dozens lined up yesterday outside Hilly Fields Medical Centre in Brockley, south London.

Dozens of desperate patients queue 'around the block' for GP appointment

Hopefuls trying to get appointments at Hilly Fields Medical Centre were pictured queuing outside in a bid to see their GPs - with one saying she was eventually told to return the next day

Patients seen queuing 'around the block' for GP care

Patients seen queuing 'around the block' for GP care

Many were turned away after queuing from 7.30am.