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Options when unable to make a GP appointment in England 2018
Options when unable to make a GP appointment in England 2018
Share of alternatives when unable to make a GP appointment in England in 2018
by Conor Stewart,
last edited
Sep 24, 2018
This statistic presents the options individuals consider if they are unable to get a GP appointment or the appointment offered isn't convenient in England in 2018. Approximately 22 percent of respondents decided to contact their practice another time, while over 11 percent of respondents looked for information online.
Share of alternatives when unable to make a GP appointment in England in 2018
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Didn't see or speak to anyone | 28.2% |
| Decided to contact my practice another time | 21.9% |
| Got an appointment for a different day | 14.1% |
| Looked for information online | 11.3% |
| Went to A&E | 11.1% |
| Went to or contacted another NHS service | 10.9% |
| Spoke to a friend or family member | 10.6% |
| Saw a pharmacist | 9.9% |
| Called an NHS helpline, such as NHS 111 | 7.2% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Didn't see or speak to anyone | 28.2% |
| Decided to contact my practice another time | 21.9% |
| Got an appointment for a different day | 14.1% |
| Looked for information online | 11.3% |
| Went to A&E | 11.1% |
| Went to or contacted another NHS service | 10.9% |
| Spoke to a friend or family member | 10.6% |
| Saw a pharmacist | 9.9% |
| Called an NHS helpline, such as NHS 111 | 7.2% |
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by Conor Stewart,
last edited
Sep 24, 2018
This statistic presents the options individuals consider if they are unable to get a GP appointment or the appointment offered isn't convenient in England in 2018. Approximately 22 percent of respondents decided to contact their practice another time, while over 11 percent of respondents looked for information online.
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- United Kingdom (England)
- Survey time period
- January to March 2018
- Number of respondents
- 39,034 respondents
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- United Kingdom (England)
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- January to March 2018
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- 39,034 respondents
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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