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Rising Healthcare Costs Lead Guernsey Patients to Skip GP Visits

1/15/2026

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Jim Roberts (Guernsey Community Foundation) says rising healthcare costs in Guernsey are causing patients to skip GP appointments.
The average GP visit fee has risen to £73, up from £70.50 in 2025.
Mat Dorrian (British Medical Association) says global healthcare costs are rising due to increased demand and medical inflation.
A 2025 report warned that without a focus on prevention, Guernsey's healthcare system could face a crisis in 20 years.

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Jim Roberts (Guernsey Community Foundation) says rising healthcare costs in Guernsey are causing patients to skip GP appointments.
The average GP visit fee has risen to £73, up from £70.50 in 2025.
Mat Dorrian (British Medical Association) says global healthcare costs are rising due to increased demand and medical inflation.
A 2025 report warned that without a focus on prevention, Guernsey's healthcare system could face a crisis in 20 years.