More than 300 people share their views on phoning local GP surgeries

News – 30 April 2021

Your responses to our survey show you feel strongly about this issue.
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Healthwatch Reading would like to say a big thank you to all the local people who answered our online survey on what it's like to phone your GP surgery.

We received 339 responses in just a few weeks and the comments you shared show this is a subject you feel strongly about.

We're now doing a full analysis of the findings, which we'll submit to local NHS officials with our recommendations. We'll publish a report soon.

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