Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland

Almost one in three GP Practices has sought crisis support services in the last four years, as extreme pressures continue to build on the primary care sector. That is among the findings of a report on Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland, published today (Wednesday 20 March 2024) by the Auditor General, Dorinnia Carville. The report considers a range of challenges facing the sector, including funding and workforce, and highlights the urgent need for long term planning to address these.