More patients waiting longer than a week for GP appointments

More patients waiting longer than a week for GP appointments Annual survey shows that in England 20% must wait at least seven days and many are unable to get an appointment at all. Growing numbers of patient are waiting a week or more to see their GP or are unable to get an appointment at all, according to a major annual report.
A survey of more than 800,000 patients in England reveals that the proportion of patients waiting longer than seven days to see a doctor has risen 56% in five years – with 20% waiting this period compared to 12.8% in 2012. Guardian