Petition · past parliament
Give everyone the right to see a GP within 48 hours of making an appointment
Closed
119 signatures
What the petition asks
Many patients in the UK are waiting up to a month to get a routine GP appointment. This puts patients at risk, places an intolerable burden on A&E departments and undermines efforts at preventative healthcare. The government should set a target that everyone can see a GP within 48 hours of asking.
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
119
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Dec 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.