More than two-fifths of England's GP practices are limiting appointments, survey indicates By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:08, 7 November 2024 | Updated: 00:52, 7 November 2024 e-mail View comments More than two-fifths of England’s GP practices are limiting appointments, a survey suggests. A poll by The Pulse magazine found 41 per cent of 660 practices are limiting patient contacts to 25 per GP a day, which comes after family doctors voted overwhelmingly for collective action in the summer. The British Medical Association (BMA) issued a list of ten actions for surgeries to consider, including limiting patients seen each day or refusing to carry out work GPs are not formally contracted to do.
The Pulse survey suggests about 70 per cent of practices are taking some form of action, with 59 per cent reporting they have reduced services since the August 1 vote. Some 11 per cent said they had made cuts before the result was announced on August 1. Another 7 per cent told the survey they would not take part in collective action.
More than two-fifths of England’s GP practices are limiting appointments, a survey suggests (File image) Your browser does not support iframes. A poll by The Pulse magazine found 41 per cent of 660 practices are limiting patient contacts to 25 per GP a day (File image) The survey was told by 42 per cent of respondents they have stopped rationing referrals, investigations and admissions, while 13 per cent are still considering which actions recommende.
