Performance gaps emerge in GP appointments

Source: The Independent

As reported by The Independent, latest data reveals concerning performance gaps in GP appointments, cancer treatment times, and 999 ambulance responses, exposing the challenges faced by multiple regions in meeting national healthcare standards

The map shows the number of GP appointments that took place more than 28 days after a patient asked for one in October 2023. Figures are broken down by the 42 NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). The boards are regional groups that bring together health organisations to deliver NHS services.

Darker areas on the map show the boards with the highest number of patients waiting more than 28 days for a GP appointment.

The worst performing areas by proportion of patients waiting longer than 28 days for a GP appointment:

1. Gloucestershire – 66,507 patients (14.6 per cent)
2. Dorset – 76,037 patients (14.5 per cent)
3. Somerset – 53,657 patients (14.4 per cent)
4. Derby and Derbyshire – 90,410 (13.2 per cent)
5. Norfolk and Waveney – 93,146 (13 per cent)