Liberal Democrats warn of record-high four-week GP wait times (10.3 million delays in 7 months), calling for increased funding and recruitment, blaming Conservative policies for the crisis.

The Liberal Democrats warn that four-week waits for GP appointments could hit a record high this year, with 10.3 million delays reported in the first seven months of 2024—up from 8.6 million during the same period in 2023. Party leader Sir Ed Davey advocates for a right to see a GP within seven days and calls for more government funding and GP recruitment to address the crisis, attributing the issue to Conservative policies that have negatively impacted the NHS.

September 15, 2024
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