Practices must already offer quick access to a GP, but we will move to guarantee patients more flexible access if they want to book ahead.
A very large number of GP practices are both maintaining urgent access and flexible bookings,
It is unacceptable that some practices are still not allowing patients to book an advance appointment with a GP,
I congratulate GPs. The high scores show the new contract is proving successful in giving practices a real incentive to improve the quality of care for NHS patients and to provide a wide range of services locally.