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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.

AUTUMN BUDGET

Employer National Insurance rise could create 'perfect storm' for GPs

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

GPs are calling on the government to protect them from the hike in National Insurance contributions from April next year, unveiled in last week's Budget, warning it could hit services for patients.

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Office for National Statistics reveals patient satisfaction

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

Just over 40% of adults in England attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days, new research reveals.

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BMA calls on Government to help end GP dispute by increasing funding for patients in England

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

The BMA is calling on the Government to help bring an end to GP collective action by increasing the amount of funding practices get per patient.

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Shortage of GPs increases patient loads

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

The average doctor in England has to care for 17% more patients than nine years ago, new data reveals.

PRIMARY CARE

Patients want appointment improvements

By Liz Wells 03 September 2024

Britons are generally not confident that they would be seen quickly in A&E (62%), that they could book a GP appointment quickly at a time that suits them (61%), nor that an ambulance would arrive q...

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT

Liberal Democrats pledge £1bn package to improve GP services

By Lee Peart 10 June 2024

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to invest £1bn in improving GP services and giving patients a legal right to see their doctor within a week.

CONSERVATIVES

Conservatives pledge 100 new GPs as part of community care drive

By Lee Peart 04 June 2024

The Conservatives have pledged to build 100 new GP surgeries as part of a drive bring healthcare closer to him.

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GP appointments up by a quarter on pre-pandemic levels

By Lee Peart 31 May 2024

GPs delivered over a quarter more appointments in April than before the pandemic, according to NHS data.

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Survey shows significant drop in positive experience of GPs

By Lee Peart 30 May 2024

An ONS survey has shown a ‘significant decline’ in positive experiences of GPs in England and Scotland while cancer care satisfaction has remained consistent.