The scale of the demand on GP services has been shown by the latest figures that show more than 37,000 patients in the county waited more than two weeks to see a doctor in September.
The patients made up 15.7 per cent of all GP appointments in the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin CCG area, up from the 9.2 per cent of patients who waited more than two weeks to see their doctor in January.
It comes as the Liberal Democrats set out plans for patients to have a right to see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need. Mrs Morgan said: “People with serious conditions in Shropshire are being forced to wait hours for an ambulance, weeks to see a GP and months for a hospital appointment.
She added: “Our plan should be implemented as soon as possible to make sure doctors can give patients the speedy attention they deserve.”County health bosses have said they are working to address concerns over access to GP appointments. Ms Pyrah also urged the public to be understanding – as she revealed some workers have chosen to leave their jobs due to abusive or aggressive behaviour from patients.
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