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instant access to a video GP service. The hosts would have to go through a vetting and training process. If care - above a room and meals - is required it will be provided by a regulated care provider. Chief executive Paul Gaudin claims the environment would be much safer than the current facilities that patients are often discharged into. Chairwoman of the council committee Anna Bailey states they 'have not committed to piloting CareRooms, but we think the innovative concept is interesting and worth exploring...We would like to give CareRooms the space to explore its concept.
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