Have your say on accessing your GP practice

News - 23 April 2026

We’d like to understand your experience of contacting and using your GP practice since changes to the new NHS GP contract came into effect on 1 October 2025.

Your answers will help identify what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
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The closing date for responses is Friday 12 June 2026.

Complete the survey now

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