In England, the difficulty of securing a GP appointment has escalated, with a significant increase in patients waiting longer than a month for a consultation. Analysis by the House of Commons Library, commissioned by a political party, revealed that every local area in the country experienced a rise in four-week GP waits in 2023 compared to the previous year. This growing crisis has been highlighted across various media outlets, including the Daily Mirror, which made it their splash story. The situation has become so dire that even healthcare professionals, like Dr. Max Pemberton, have opted for private treatment over facing the delays within the National Health Service (NHS). Additionally, the closure of one in five GP practices over the last decade has compounded the issue, with health writer Roy Lilley indicating that GPs are considering strike action. Furthermore, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that one in five people in England are awaiting NHS treatment, underscoring the widespread impact of the healthcare system's challenges.
One in five people in England awaiting NHS treatment, ONS data shows https://t.co/BWTgiPs1Bq
'In the last ten years, one in five GP practices have closed.' Health Writer, Roy Lilley, details why GPs are reportedly ready to strike. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🖥️ GB News on YouTube: https://t.co/KHMl3BS8eC https://t.co/fMgxAl1qMh
DR MAX PEMBERTON: As the GP crisis is laid bare... why even I went private when faced with being treated on the NHS https://t.co/JVBy41JbUD
DR MAX PEMBERTON: As the GP crisis is laid bare... why even I went private when faced with the NHS https://t.co/IgiJTjOadG https://t.co/PEIpwVFinJ
Four-week waits for GP appointments have jumped dramatically in many parts of England over the past year, analysis has found ⬇️ https://t.co/3haFlOQ0SU
🩺 House of Commons Library analysis commissioned by the party found every local area in the country saw a rise in four-week GP waits in 2023 compared to the previous year @PMGallagher1 takes a look at where the longest delays are ⬇️ https://t.co/TGTRf44usK
Growing numbers of patients waiting longer than a month to see a GP is today’s @DailyMirror splash. https://t.co/3RFswFH7kl
The gritty horror about trying to get a GP appointment in England https://t.co/VdrL4b4jhC