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The total number of patients registered with GP practices in England increased by 1,116,636 between January 2014 and January 2016, the analysis of data published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) reveals.
Practices in nearly one in 10 of England's 209 CCGs have seen patient numbers rise by an average of 4% or more over the past two years, GPonline has found.
GP leaders warned that practice funding had failed to keep pace with the rise in patient numbers, and that rising pressure put the safety of patient care at risk.
GPonline revealed last week that GP practices had maintained high levels of patient satisfaction despite rising pressure.
No wonder you can't get an appointment
The government has consistently failed to address the increase in demand over the years - predictable demand - claiming to 'ring-fence' NHS funding, but ignoring the increased pressures on services
Practices in nearly one in 10 of England's 209 CCGs have seen patient numbers rise by an average of 4% or more over the past two years, GPonline has found.
GP leaders warned that practice funding had failed to keep pace with the rise in patient numbers, and that rising pressure put the safety of patient care at risk.
GPonline revealed last week that GP practices had maintained high levels of patient satisfaction despite rising pressure.
No wonder you can't get an appointment
The government has consistently failed to address the increase in demand over the years - predictable demand - claiming to 'ring-fence' NHS funding, but ignoring the increased pressures on services