02/03/2015
Inside Out speaks to doctors and patients as it investigates why it's so difficult to get GP appointments in the region. It discovers a shortage of GPs with vacancies left empty as experienced doctors leave the profession.
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GP shortages
Have you ever struggled to get a GP appointment?
BBC Inside Out has uncovered a national shortage of GPs, doctors deserting the profession and junior doctors avoiding what they see as an "unglamorous" career.
All these have culminated in the number of unfilled GP posts quadrupling in the past three years, which may help explain why your surgery's phone number is often engaged.
Cumbria's out-of-hours doctor service
BBC Inside Out follows the work of Cumbria Health On Call (CHOC), Cumbria's out-of-hours doctor service.
The CHOC services are increasingly busy because people cannot get regular appointments at their local GP surgeries.
Michelle Ackerley reports on the growing pressure on GP surgeries and out-of-hours health services.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dianne Oxberry |
| Editor | Deborah Van Bishop |
| Producer | Paul Craven |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 Mar 201519:30BBC One North West
