That's always been the practice at my gp. Queues outside every morning.
This must be quite subjective because I went to my GP a few months ago and despite having to wait a week to get an appointment when it came to it I was one of the only ones in there, it was definitely not full. They then referred me to a private hospital for treatment which was all done within a week.
At no point did I think what the bloody hell is going on with the NHS, everyone I dealt with was amazing and I cannot find a single complaint. Maybe I should of expected to get a same day appointment and the hospital treatment the next day... I don't know? Is this what people expect? As mentioned above why are people going to A&E for a GP problem, surely it cannot be urgent if you aren't going to A&E first.... Maybe this is why we have a crisis?
I went to the dentist 2 weeks and had to take the morning off work because it was the only appointment I could get yet I was literally the only one in. Even the receptionists were having a natter and almost missed me because they had bog all to do. Where are all these people?
I'm not saying there isn't a problem but I think much of what is said is highly subjective based on location because in my experience I could get a GP appointment in an acceptable time and well the other week I felt like I was at a private dentist. I also took my girlfriends dad to A&E nearly a year ago and we were seen and sent away in 2hrs.
The only experience I have had of this Britain NHS in crisis is when the afformationed A&E above closed because of staff shortages but it is open again now.
I voted tory last time and I would again considering the options available right now.
