GPs in England treat up to three times more patients than safety limit demands

Doctors are carrying out more consultations than before the pandemic, despite severe shortages in the profession

GPs are struggling to cope with as many as 90 appointments and consultations a day - more than three times a recommended safety limit.

General practices in England are carrying out more appointments than before the pandemic but face severe workforce shortages. More than 1.45 million patients waited at least 28 days to see a GP in September, according to the most recent NHS figures.