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.

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.