Pharmacy for quicker care, millions to take inactivity and other news

Welcome to our NHS Mid and South Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest local news on innovations in healthcare, changes and improvements to services and how the NHS is helping local people in need.

More patients report positive experiences of care at GP practices thanks to local initiatives

More patients in mid and south Essex are reporting positive experiences and taking advantage of new ways to access their GP practice.

The recently published national GP Patient Survey reveals that overall patient experience in mid and south Essex has improved compared to 2024, up to 72%. It also showed that around seven million appointments were delivered in mid and south Essex GP practices in 2024, 5% more than 2023. 

Find out more about the survey results and how local initiatives are helping residents access services Click here

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