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flag UK GP online booking now open 8am–6:30pm Mon–Fri, ending 8am rush, but concerns remain over patient safety and access.

flag Starting October 1, 2025, UK GP practices must keep online appointment booking open from 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, ending the 8am rush. flag The change aims to improve access, reduce phone line pressure, and spread demand evenly. flag While the government says over 2,000 new GPs have been hired and £1.1 billion in funding supports the shift, some GPs and the BMA warn inadequate safeguards could delay urgent care and increase wait times, threatening patient safety. flag The BMA has called for urgent protections, warning of possible industrial action. flag Despite reported gains in online access and reduced wait times in some areas, many patients still struggle to secure appointments, highlighting a gap between policy and real-world delivery.

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