GP surgeries could be named and shamed as appointment 'league tables' revealed for first time

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The organisation representing doctors is concerned some practices will face 'undue criticism' because it can be hard to make like for like comparisons between different areas.

The organisation representing doctors is concerned some practices will face"undue criticism" because it can be hard to make like for like comparisons between different areas.GP practices offering the lowest number of appointments could be named and shamed later as new league tables are released for the first time.

The statistics will be published on the NHS Digital website and Health Secretary Steve Barclay says it will"allow patients to make a more informed choice" about which practice they visit. For example, a small coastal town with many elderly people could have surgeries offering fewer appointments than a busy inner city practice with a younger population.

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