End the GP 8am phone call lottery.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Twenty years ago GP's began refusing to issue appointments once that day's allotment had been given. People were asked to phone back the following day and start the process over again. This is an unacceptable procedure that leads to missed opportunities for early diagnosis.

We ask the Governement to enter into discussions with GPs to end this practice. Urgent appointments could be kept in reserve. Many people are happy to make an appointment one week in advance or even longer. Perhaps GP pactices can oppeate a system where people see a nurse who can deal with minor issues, or make refeals to hospital specialists. There are many options that would be a better alternative than what is available at present.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or House of Commons is responsible for.

Decisions about taking appointments are a matter for individual GPs, not the Government or House of Commons.

As a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested.

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Create a legal right for patients to receive timely face-to-face GP appointments: Create a legal right for patients to receive timely face-to-face GP appointments

Timeline

29 Sep 2021	Petition opened for signatures
5 Oct 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Oct 2021

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