Millions more using online GP consultation requests
By Liz Wells 30 October 2025
Millions of people are using online consultation requests to contact their GP practice each month, new NHS data reveals.
BREAKING NEWS: GPs enter dispute with Government over online consultations
By Liz Wells 01 October 2025
The BMA has entered dispute with the Government over its requirement that doctors' surgeries keep online consultation tools running throughout the day and GPs are now working under protest.
Millions more GP appointments delivered in record year
By Liz Wells 31 July 2025
GPs delivered more than 7 million more appointments in the past year, taking the total to a record 380 million, new data reveals.
Patients would rather see GPs than pharmacists or nurses, study finds
By Liz Wells 07 July 2025
Most patients do not want to be directed to a clinical pharmacist or nurse when doctors are unavailable, new research reveals.
GP practices embrace technology to improve patient access
By Liz Wells 24 April 2025
GPs are providing millions more appointments to people in England and better access through upgraded technology, new data shows.
Lib Dems reveal 'stark postcode lottery' for GP appointments
By Liz Wells 10 April 2025
One in 10 waits for GP appointment were longer than a month in some areas, with a record 20.5 million waits of at least 28 days or longer last year, new data reveals.
Think-tank - GP access tops list of public concerns about the NHS
By Lee Peart 11 March 2025
Having easier access to GP appointments is the top NHS concern of the public, according to a new poll.
Record number of month-long waits for GP appointments last year
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
There were a record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment in 2024, a 16.3% increase on a year earlier, new data from the Liberal Democrats reveals.
GP appointments hit record-breaking high
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
The number of appointments in general practice in England hit a record-breaking high of 41.3 million in October, 3 million more than the previous record in October 2023, new data reveals.
Millions of GP appointments 'at risk' due to National Insurance tax rise
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
The Employer National Insurance Contribution increase could put more than two million GP appointments at risk, new analysis reveals.
GP patients satisfied despite pressure on primary care, ONS reveals
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the 28 days to 9 October were successful, new data reveals.
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