Two thirds are also not willing to consider joining into a group to ensure at least one surgery in an area is open on Saturdays and Sundays . But weekend trials show numbers going to A & E fell by 8 to 10 per cent . The NHS has been criticised for its failure to provide enough GP appointments, with the number of patients waiting more than four hours rising from 93,000 last year to 1.3m this year.
Two thirds are also not willing to consider joining into a group to ensure at least one surgery in an area is open on Saturdays and Sundays . But weekend trials show numbers going to A & E fell by 8 to 10 per cent . Survey by British Medical Association also found most felt 10 minute appointments to short , while heavy workloads meant patient care suffered .