"By extending the online consultation hours, it will also allow each practice to prioritise those patients needing urgent care. "Some may prefer to call them, and others may prefer to complete an online consultation, and our GPs are working differently to meet this demand." GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to extend online appointments. In addition to longer online consultation hours, patients can still visit practices in person or contact them by phone during opening times. From October, GP practices will also be required to publish a patient charter on their websites.