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Those looking to book a GP appointment in Doncaster are typically forced to wait 10.8 days before seeing their GP, while the national average sits at one week (seven days), a study reveals.

The research, which analysed NHS Digital data on waiting times alongside a national survey of UK adults who have tried to see their GP in the last six months, found that 22 per cent of those living in Doncaster had to contact their medical practice several times before they could book an appointment, as there weren’t any bookable slots left or they couldn’t get through to reception staff.

Across the UK, the majority of patients (68 per cent) found waiting times are up to twice as long for GP appointments than before the pandemic

Patients in Doncaster forced to wait nearly 11 days on average to see their GP