GP WAITING TIMES

Early day motion 693, tabled 14 January 2015 by Mike Thornton (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

That this House recognises the fantastic work done by local GPs and other practice staff; notes the importance to a patient of seeing a GP at their local surgery in a timely manner; praises the Government for restoring named GPs for patients who are aged over 75 years; and urges the Government to ensure that a patient can see their GP within a week and, in the case of patients with managed chronic conditions, enable them to schedule future regular appointments at the end of their current appointment.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 2, Labour 2, DUP 1.