Quarter of weekend and evening GP appointments 'wasted' because people aren't booking them

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What steps are GPs taking to TELL people about weekend/evening GP appointments? I've seen no info in my area for example.

Perhaps a reluctance to promote them?

Do people know they are available to book? Maybe that is the question?

Catch your GP on the golf course

So there’s a shortage of GPs but people aren’t going to GPs.. right

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