Surging demand for virtual GP services
Difficulty securing a doctor’s appointment since the start of the decade has meant there is now no question that people are perfectly happy to see a GP virtually rather than endure an interminable wait to visit their local NHS practice.
While the pandemic changed the game, in the years since patients have welcomed the ability to see a GP at their own convenience.
Thousands of appointments a week
Demand for online GP services has grown tenfold in the last four years and there have been two distinct spikes – the first around the Covid-19 outbreak, and the second in the last 12 to 18 months.
1Stop4aGP has seen a 36% increase in GP consultations year-on-year and consultations between January and August last year were up 67% when compared to the same period in 2022.
“Demand for these services is broad and we see a wide spectrum of customers using the service with the 26-45 age range the highest and almost a 50-50 split between males and females for digital GP consultations.”
Convenience of service
But the fact that demand has not dropped off in the years since the pandemic is not solely down to the 9am rush to book an appointment at the local NHS GP surgery. Calls are frequently made in the late evening and early hours of the morning and at the weekends to coincide with GP Practice out of hours, different working patterns, and flexible customer needs.
Remote GP services are is proving to be an invaluable benefit for individuals who need to access primary care.
Our offer to you
We provide an annual service to employers on behalf of employees and to individuals:
24/7 GP Appointment Service accessed by telephone or video call
Electronic Private Prescriptions delivered to home, workplace, or nearest pharmacy
All immediate family in the household are covered
It is important to highlight that there is no restriction on the length of the appointment with our GPs and also no limit on the number of times the service can be used in the 12-month contract period. One low-cost, annual payment to give you the peace of mind you’re looking for.
Speak to us today and see how we can help you and your family.
1Stop4aGP. Here for you, anytime, anywhere.
