Modern General Practice Access
Making GP access clearer, fairer and easier for local people
This report shares what people across the North East and North Cumbria have told Healthwatch about Modern General Practice Access (MGPA).
It brings together early insights gathered through conversations in communities, engagement events, and a survey that remains open.
It aims to give a clear picture of what’s working well, where people are struggling, and what could make things easier in the future
What this report covers
- How Healthwatch teams helped promote MGPA across the region
- Where we visited, who we spoke to, and how we shared information
- What people told us about accessing general practice
- Where things are working well, and where people still face barriers
- What these early insights mean for the system going forward
