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Original poster

To ask how long it takes to get a GP appt?

105 replies

HunkMarvin · 26/07/2024 08:04

I’ve been ringing all week at 8 am and by the time I get to them they have no more appointments. This is even for routine ones in 2/3 weeks time as they release them in small batches each day apparently? No appointments you can book online.

I called bang on 8am and I’m number 24 in the queue 😭😭

OP posts:
Hugesunflower · 26/07/2024 08:13

I can get them easily enough but I have to wait 6 weeks to be seen.

seensome · 26/07/2024 08:12

I would go to the surgery don't bother ringing. We do have econsult and that takes between 3-7 days for a gp phone call, I've gone to an urgent walk in centre a few times due to not being able to see a gp more urgently.

Frightenedbunny · 26/07/2024 08:10

If it’s not urgent, usually takes me around 6 weeks for an appointment.

Edenmum2 · 26/07/2024 08:10

I ring BANG on, as in the very second it ticks over and I generally get an appt that day (depending on the seriousness of the issue) but I do have a very good surgery.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 26/07/2024 08:08

I go to the surgery in person for 8am and will get an appt that morning, if I ring I never get through. We have E consults now which is slightly better for minor issues.