Require all GP receptionists to have medical qualifications

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 18 August 2025Closed 18 February 2026

Background

We urge the Government to pass a law to require all receptionists to have finished a course in clinical healthcare and have a medical qualification in order for them to appropriately direct patients to the correct support needed effective immediately.

Additional details

We believe appointments to see medical professionals in a GP surgery has become a challenging.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 735358.