Hundreds of villages lose their GP surgeries Hundreds of villages have lost their GP surgeries, according to a national survey.
Coastal and rural areas are suffering the most with elderly and vulnerable patients being forced to travel further for appointments.
The research showed 1,946 villages are now at least three miles from their closest GP practice – 162 more than two years ago.
Some patients were required to travel up to 14 miles in rural areas.
Among the districts hit worst are South Gloucestershire, South Northamptonshire and Cornwall. The Daily Mail
Coastal and rural areas are suffering the most with elderly and vulnerable patients being forced to travel further for appointments.
The research showed 1,946 villages are now at least three miles from their closest GP practice – 162 more than two years ago.
Some patients were required to travel up to 14 miles in rural areas.
Among the districts hit worst are South Gloucestershire, South Northamptonshire and Cornwall. The Daily Mail
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