Review digital exclusion in NHS GP practices and produce national guidelines

We call on the Government to review NHS GP services to ensure elderly and vulnerable patients can access health services without being disadvantaged by digital-first systems.

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Friday 26th June 2026
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Many older people struggle to book appointments because of long phone queues, limited appointment availability, online-only booking systems, and communication barriers. Access to healthcare should not depend on technology skills.

We urge the Government to review current processes and introduce national standards for GP access to improve telephone and face-to-face booking options, strengthen interpreter services, and require transparent reporting of access performance so all patients can obtain timely care.


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