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Before World War Two, most babies in the UK were born at home, or in nursing homes, attended by midwives and the family doctor.

Sometimes a person’s only point of contact with a medical professional who could help them with depression is their family doctor, who could refer them to a psychologist.

A BBC investigation found family doctors in England are deeply divided on the issue.

We cannot know whether the GPs who responded to the BBC are representative of all family doctors.

Doctors are warning that many practices in Scotland cannot afford to hire new GPs, despite government promises to make it easier to see a family doctor.