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Goring Hall Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has launched a new private GP service offering patients in Worthing and the wider area face-to-face consultations. The addition of the new service is part of a wider project that is currently taking place at the hospital to enhance and expand the facilities and services on offer to patients across the community.

The new GP service launched late last year with patients being able to book by calling 0808 189 5600 directly. With access to primary care at an all-time high there is an increased demand from patients across West Sussex. The demands on primary care services in Worthing are at an all-time high with a shortage of GPs being one of the main reasons for delays in getting appointments and access to treatment. According to the Office for National Statistics, there are only 2350 fully qualified GPs with those over 55 set to retire in the next few years. Meaning that demand for GP services can’t be met.

GP services are an essential component in the patient's pathway. Failing to get a proper diagnosis or proper triaging can often leave patients failing important pre-assessments. The result of such failings only delays the patients care further and ultimately makes waiting times worse.

Worthing hospital launches new private GP service