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Eight Million Face Long Waits for GP Appointments

12/29/2025

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Story summary
  • Under Labour, almost eight million patients waited over a month for GP appointments this autumn, 300,000 more than last year.
  • Treatment satisfaction has plummeted as the NHS experiences record A&E attendances and diversions.
  • A report shows many patients resort to private care due to missed treatment targets.
  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called long waits unacceptable.
  • Despite government claims of improvements, data show access to timely GP appointments remains pressing.