Jump in GP appointments in mid and south Essex as NHS records busiest summer on record

LOCAL GP practices delivered over 71,000 more appointments for residents during June and July compared to last year, as the NHS records its busiest summer ever in general practice. Typically, the summer months see a slow-down in NHS activity, but this year practices have been dealing with a surge in people coming forward for care. Local NHS data shows more patients in mid and south Essex are using these tools than ever before, with a 111% increase in patients using their GP practice’s online consultation system to book and manage appointments*. William Guy, Director of Primary Care at NHS Mid and South Essex, said: “We know there is further work to be done to make access to GP-led services easier. For more information on services patients can access from their local pharmacy, visit Pharmacy – Mid and South Essex Integrated Care SystemFor more information on local work to improve patient access to general practice, visit Making it easier to access local GP services – Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System