16% of people in UK waiting more than 11 days to see GP - Cigna

Adam Saville
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Over half happy to use smartphones or virtual GP as an alternative

Cigna Europe's Consumer Health Attitudes Survey, carried out by YouGov (2,029 respondents), has revealed that 16% of people in the UK are waiting longer than 11 days to see a GP - it also found that 52% would be happy to consult a virtual GP for minor ailments and 17% said they would book appointments online. According to the reseach, waiting times were worst in London and the south of England. Reflecting a shift in attitudes towards health technology, the research also found the vast majority of users who had received a GP video consultation were happy with the experience (64%), with...

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