More than four in five patients unsure who to turn to in NHS care, warns RCGP

RCGP polling finds 64% of patients contacted their GP while waiting for another NHS service, adding avoidable practice workload.

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More than four in five patients unsure who to turn to in NHS care, warns RCGP

Published 12 October 2026 · Referrals & hospital services

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In brief RCGP polling finds 64% of patients contacted their GP while waiting for another NHS service, adding avoidable practice workload.

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