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Access to general practice: The ICB role

Patient access to general practice remains one of the hottest political topics. Yet the definition of ‘good access’ is not clear. This report considers the various issues around access: appointment data; patient satisfaction; and the competing priorities of patients, politicians, commissioners and the media.

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Access to general practice

: The ICB role

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Chapter 1

: The pressure on commissioners to improve GP access

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Chapter 2

: Data Lowdown: Appointments up, patient satisfaction down

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Chapter 3

: The systemic issues around improving access

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Chapter 4

: Extended hours impact on access

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Chapter 5

: The 10 year plan on access

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Chapter 6

: What commissioners can do to support GP access

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