Submitted on Wednesday 29th September 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 5th October 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
End the GP 8am phone call lottery.
Twenty years ago GP's began refusing to issue appointments once that day's allotment had been given. People were asked to phone back the following day and start the process over again. This is an unacceptable procedure that leads to missed opportunities for early diagnosis.
We ask the Governement to enter into discussions with GPs to end this practice. Urgent appointments could be kept in reserve. Many people are happy to make an appointment one week in advance or even longer. Perhaps GP pactices can oppeate a system where people see a nurse who can deal with minor issues, or make refeals to hospital specialists. There are many options that would be a better alternative than what is available at present.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or House of Commons is responsible for.
Decisions about taking appointments are a matter for individual GPs, not the Government or House of Commons.
As a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested.
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Create a legal right for patients to receive timely face-to-face GP appointments: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/587701
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