GP explains the major rule changes coming to your surgery in October View Image

A GP has explained the major rule changes coming to surgeries across the country from October 1. Among other things, the changes are designed to end the 8am rush where everyone has to call their surgery at 8am to get an appointment.

GP Dr Tim Mercer said that from October 1, all surgeries in England will have to adopt and display the You and Your General Practice Charter. He said: "From October 1, all surgeries will be required to have the new charter, 'You and your general practice' and they'll have to maintain the principles outlined within it."

As part of the charter, GP surgeries must be open from 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, according to Dr Mercer, and surgeries can be contacted in person, v

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