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Apr 2022
Private hospital introduces GP services in Harrogate
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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Appointments with Dr Jones at The Duchy Hospital are available from Monday, April 25 and can be booked by calling 01423 567136 and selecting option four.
The Duchy’s executive director Rick Sanders added:
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