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.
GPs accept revised contract offer from the Welsh Government
By Liz Wells 03 February 2025
The BMA’s Welsh GP committee has voted to accept the revised 24/25 General Medical Services contract offer proposed by the Welsh Government.
Data reveals patients satisfaction levels
By Liz Wells 30 January 2025
Almost 40% of adults attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days (10 December 2024 to 01 January 2025), new research reveals.
Regularly seeing same GP 'could free up' NHS appointments
By Liz Wells 28 January 2025
Regularly seeing the same GP could reduce workload in practices and hospitals, potentially freeing up appointments for patients, new research reveals.
NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments
By Liz Wells 28 January 2025
Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...
NHS England data reveals patients satisfaction levels
By Liz Wells 10 January 2025
More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days were successful, with 77.8% making contact the same day, new date reveals.
Government vows to slash red tape and bring back family doctor
By Lee Peart 20 December 2024
The Government has said reforms under the GP contract for 2025/26 will slash red tape and bring back the family doctor.
GPs in Wales vote to reject the GMS contract offer
By Liz Wells 18 December 2024
GPs in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to reject the 24/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract offered by the Welsh Government.
Lib Dems warn GPs must be exempt from Budget tax hike as millions struggle to contact their doctor
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
More than 5 million people tried to contact their GP in the past month but failed to get through on the day they called, new research reveals.
ONS survey shows high satisfaction levels with primary care
By Lee Peart 06 December 2024
An ONS survey has shown high satisfaction levels for GP, dentistry and pharmacy services.
Scottish Government unveils additional investment in general practice
By Liz Wells 29 November 2024
The Scottish Government is to invent an additional £13.6m in general practice, health secretary Neil Gray has announced.
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