Accessing GP services in the UK continues to pose a significant challenge, with millions of patients facing delays or being unable to secure appointments. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals the extent of the crisis, highlighting growing concerns about the state of primary healthcare.

Mental health issues are not just personal challenges—they significantly impact businesses, particularly in the workplace. Yet many employers overlook the role they can play in supporting their workforce's mental well-being. The truth is, investing in mental health is both a moral and economic necessity.

For many small business owners, the focus is on keeping costs down and delivering high-quality products or services. Yet, a powerful, often overlooked, asset that can propel a business to success is the wellbeing of its workforce. Investing in employee health may seem like a luxury reserved for large companies, but it's time for small businesses to rethink this.

Remote GP appointments, whether conducted online or by video, have grown steadily in popularity in recent years. In August, one in 20 GP appointments in England was conducted remotely, the highest proportion since such records began. This trend reflects the rising demand for convenient and accessible healthcare options that meet the needs of both patients and doctors.

A growing focus on mental health and employee wellbeing is transforming workplace safety. Research shows that over 90% of UK workers believe that the 1974 Health & Safety legislation needs updating to reflect these changes. 1Stop4aGP explains how their extended service, 1Stop4aGP 360, can help employers to achieve that goal.

The vision of “bringing back the family doctor” is increasingly unlikely, as fewer patients will see GPs in the coming decade. A report by Frontier Economics predicts that by 2034, only 70% of surgery appointments in England will be delivered by GPs, down from 90% in 2015. Instead, patients will more often see other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists, or pharmacists.

Mental Health in the workplace is becoming a major issue that employers need to address and prioritise for not only the health of their employees, but ultimately for the overall health of their business. Employers are now looking for timely solutions from their insurance brokers. Be ahead of the curve, stand out from the crowd. Talk to us about offering our service today.

Our article this week highlights a growing problem with already overstretched GP services on new-build estates. Whilst the infrastructure of services tries to catch up with new residents, we at 1Stop4aGP are here with an immediate solution.

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.