Five million patients a month in England waiting longer than fortnight to see GP

FIVE million patients were denied GP appointments every month last year, new figures show.

Since ministers promised two week wait times in September 2022, 97 million appointments have been postponed longer than a fortnight.

GettyNearly 100 million appointments have been postponed longer than a fortnight[/caption] GettyShadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged investment and reform to get patients seen on time[/caption]

New analysis of NHS stats also show that on current trends...