GP's waiting times figures getting worse

GP's waiting times figures getting worse

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The video discusses the challenges patients face in getting timely appointments with doctors, often waiting two weeks or more. Walk-in centers offer some relief by accommodating over 200 patients daily. Local surgeries struggle with appointment availability, especially for adults. GP surgeries face increasing pressure, with millions of patients waiting over a week for appointments. The Royal College of GPs predicts a rise in these numbers unless urgent action is taken. The government plans to invest £2.4 billion to recruit more GPs and improve appointment availability, though there are concerns about the impact of Brexit and financial constraints.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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