1,600+ patients per GP in Bolton due to 12 fewer full-time GPs since April last year, while England sees a 2.4% increase.
In Bolton, the falling number of GPs has left each remaining GP responsible for over 1,600 patients, affecting patients of all ages across the borough. Figures show a drop of 12 full-time GPs in Bolton since April last year, while the rest of England has experienced a 2.4% increase. The Royal College of GPs warns that significant numbers of people are still facing long waits for appointments.
June 10, 2024
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