Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 105490

General Practitioners: Internet

Tabled: 13 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Cameron Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of online appointment bookings for GP surgeries on the elderly population and those who experience digital exclusion.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Department recognises the importance of ensuring equitable access to general practice (GP) services for all patients, including elderly individuals and those who may experience digital exclusion. Since 1 October, GPs have been required to offer acce...

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