article_snippet: A spokeswoman from NHS England said the deal, along with the practices that had already signed up to directed enhanced services, meant that around 84 per cent of people would be able to access people GP over the weekend.
article_snippet: A spokeswoman from NHS England said: 'Across London, most boroughs are able to offer access to primary care services on Easter Saturday.
article_snippet: Our estimates show that 84 percent of people in London will be able to access GP services on Easter Saturday.
article_snippet: A memo from Barbara Hawkin, NHS deputy chief executive, was sent to trusts and groups of GPs saying there was a need to come up with plans to ensure there was enough cover over Easter.
highlights_snippet: Officials in London said 84 per cent of patients will be able to access a GP .
  