General Practitioners

What could reduce GP workload and improve healthcare access?

Author / Creator: Eve Livingston

Media type: Report

Date published: 2023

"GP caseloads continue to grow across Scotland, a number of initiatives spearheaded by health boards, surgeries and charities have sought to try and find solutions. "


Public Understanding and Expectations of Primary Care in Scotland: Survey Analysis Report

Author / Creator: Scottish Centre for Social Research

Media type: survey report

Date published: 2022

People with fewer qualifications find it difficult to access information about health services. There is a high level of trust in health care professionals.  A sense of difficulty to get appointments is widespread.  Most people felt more satisfaction with face to face appointments than any other kind. The cost of dental services are felt to be too high and many times unaffordable.