Petition · past parliament
End the practice of e consultation
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop doctors from passing the appointment booking system on to private companies
Having tried to book an appointment I found the process confusing, then having to wait up to 36 hours for a response was frustrating.
No thought has been given to older patients, or those without internet access.
This looks like the start of NHS privatisation
No thought has been given to older patients, or those without internet access.
This looks like the start of NHS privatisation
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions relating to GP appointments, including how to make these available to book, are operational matters for the NHS and individual GPs, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions relating to GP appointments, including how to make these available to book, are operational matters for the NHS and individual GPs, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 10 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 May 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.