About the GP appointments data collection

By analysing this data, healthcare providers and policymakers can gain a better understanding of the health needs of the population and develop strategies to improve healthcare delivery. For example, if there is a spike in GP appointments for a particular condition, such as flu or mental health issues, healthcare providers may need to allocate more resources to address this issue. Similarly, if there is a pattern of missed appointments, healthcare providers may need to implement reminder systems to help patients attend their appointments.

Overall, GP appointments data can provide valuable insights into the healthcare needs of the population, help healthcare providers deliver more efficient and effective care, and inform policy decisions related to healthcare delivery.

National GP appointments data is available as a monthly publication and dashboard that is freely available to all interested parties.

GP appointments data specific to your practice, primary care network and integrated care board is accessible as secure dashboards.