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Apr 2022
A private hospital in Harrogate has launched a new service offering GP appointments to the public.
The Duchy Hospital, on Queen's Road, will be offering the appointments with Dr Jason Jones at £100 for a 30 minute appointment.
He said:
The news follows reports that people across the UK have been struggle to get GP appointments, particularly face-to-face, following the covid pandemic.
In the Harrogate district, demand for GP services has also risen thanks to extensive house-building in recent years, increasing the population.
A report by Healthwatch North Yorkshire in December found people were struggling to access appointments either over the phone or in person. The service added:
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