Community GP hubs
A recent report on Community GP hubs, which offer out-of-hours appointments, indicates they are reducing A&E visits.
A report presented to Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee in October 2026 claimed that Community GP hubs have reduced attendances at Accident and Emergency departments by a third. The report stated that 22% of patients using these services would otherwise have gone to A&E, diverting approximately 5,000 individuals annually from hospital emergency care. This information was provided by Craig Nikolic, Chief Executive Officer of Together First CIC, a GP federation.
There are no upcoming council meetings currently scheduled to discuss Community GP hubs. These hubs are a network of general practitioner services designed to offer out-of-hours appointments, aiming to alleviate pressure on hospital emergency services and provide accessible primary care.
Key facts
- Community GP hubs have reduced attendances at Accident and Emergency departments by a third, according to a report in October 2026. Source
- A report claimed 22% of patients using GP hub services would otherwise have gone to A&E, diverting around 5,000 people annually. Source
- The report was presented to Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. Source
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