For years, patients have faced the familiar morning panic to reach the doctor's surgery: an 8 am phone call, followed by a lengthy holding time and the unpredictability of securing an appointment.

The way patients book an appointment to see their GP has changed – and it has led to a bitter dispute. From today (1 October), a new online booking system launches across England with the goal of ...

The health secretary said booking a GP appointment should be as easy as booking a "delivery, a taxi or a takeaway". Credit: iStock For years, patients have faced the familiar morning panic to reach ...

WES Streeting yesterday launched a blistering broadside at militant doctors who want to make it harder to book appointments. The Health Secretary hit out at the “crazy” British Medical Association ...

The struggling health service has drawn up plans for every GP practice to allow patients to schedule appointments digitally from October 1 WES Streeting yesterday launched a blistering broadside at ...

14:25, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Updated: 14:29, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 An NHS doctor highlighted the need for patients to show consideration towards fellow healthcare users. With GP appointments notoriously ...

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A doctor says she is worried new online GP appointments could stretch practices too far. From Wednesday, every surgery in England has to offer online bookings throughout the day, as opposed to making ...

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The process of booking an appointment with your GP will be completely overhauled from tomorrow. Bringing an end to the dreaded "8am scramble", GP surgeries will be running a brand new system from ...

Doctor explains why getting medical help is necessary for conditions like chest pain and stroke, instead of consulting AI platforms. Once upon a time, doctors warned patients against relying too ...