GP services
Tower Hamlets Council is investigating resident concerns about access to GP services, focusing on failed calls to surgeries.
Tower Hamlets Council is investigating data on failed calls to General Practitioner (GP) services following resident concerns about difficulties accessing primary care. Councillors discussed updates on GP and primary care access at a meeting on 2 November 2026.
A report to the council meeting on 2 November 2026 noted that GP activity increased by 8.2% between 2023 and 2025, with 950 additional appointments weekly provided through three same-day access hubs. GP Patient Survey data for 2025 and 2026 showed improvements in patient access.
No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss GP services.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council is investigating data on failed calls to GP services. Source
- Tower Hamlets councillors discussed GP and primary care access on 2 November 2026. Source
- GP activity increased by 8.2% between 2023 and 2025. Source
- 950 additional appointments weekly are provided through three same-day access hubs. Source
- GP Patient Survey data for 2025 and 2026 showed improvements in patient access. Source
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