After deciding not to contact their GP, people turned to managing the condition themselves (57%), seeking advice on the internet (22%) and seeing a pharmacist (14%). Overall, around a third (35%) of people reported needing to make an appointment at a GP practice in the past month. Of these, 20% reported waiting for over a year. She added: “The last GP patient survey showed that once patients secure an appointment, the vast majority are satisfied with the care they receive. In some areas a qualified GP is now responsible for more than 2,500 patients.

Source: The Times April 21, 2023 21:57 UTC