What percentage of GP appointments in Kent and Medway are face-to-face?

In April 2026, 59.9% of GP appointments in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board were face to face, 29.0% by telephone and 7.3% by video or online — compared with an England average of 60.8% face-to-face. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.

Is it harder to see a GP in Kent and Medway than elsewhere in England?

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has a Gera GP Access Score of 31.3 out of 100, ranking 31 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Its same-day appointment rate of 40.5% ranks 30 of 35. The score is computed transparently from the real NHS England April 2026 appointment data.

What is the GP appointment did-not-attend rate in Kent and Medway?

In April 2026, 4.4% of GP appointments in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board were recorded as "did not attend" (39,417 missed appointments), against an England average of 4.1%. 87.5% of appointments were attended. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.

GP Appointment Access in Kent and Medway

Real NHS England GP appointment data for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, April 2026 — South East NHS region.

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in Kent and Medway?

As of April 2026, 40.5% of GP appointments in the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), with 59.9% face-to-face and 7.9% waiting 28+ days, from 890,778 appointments. Source: NHS England, April 2026.

Source:NHS England — Appointments in General Practice·as of April 2026updated monthly (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera GP Access Score31.3 / 100Kent and Medway ranks 31 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Same-day rate 40.5%, ranked 30 of 35.How this index is calculated

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board — GP appointment figures, April 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
Measure	Kent and Medway	England average
Same-day appointments	40.5%	44.6%
Within 7 days of booking	64.6%	68.7%
Waited more than 28 days	7.9%	6.3%
Face-to-face	59.9%	60.8%
Telephone	29.0%	24.0%
Video / online	7.3%	11.4%
Did not attend (DNA)	4.4%	4.1%
Total appointments	890,778	29,909,065

Same-day GP access in Kent and Medway is 4.1pp below the England average of 44.6%.

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In NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, in the latest month, 40.5% of GP appointments took place on the same day they were booked — and 59.9% were face to face — from 890,778 recorded appointments.

Same-day appointments

40.5%

vs England average

-4.1pp

England 44.6%

Gera GP Access Score

31.3 / 100

Rank 31 of 35

Face-to-face

59.9%

Telephone

29.0%

Waited 28+ days

7.9%

4.4% of appointments here were recorded as “did not attend” (39,417 missed). These are area-wide monthly figures, not a prediction for any single booking, and vary by practice and demand.

Same-day GP access in Kent and Medway (40.5%) is below the England average of 44.6%. GeraClinic connects you to a UK-registered GP — often in under 30 minutes.

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GP appointment access in Kent and Medway: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in Kent and Medway?: In April 2026, 40.5% of GP appointments in the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), and 64.6% happened within 7 days. 7.9% waited more than 28 days, from 890,778 recorded appointments. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.
What percentage of GP appointments in Kent and Medway are face-to-face?: In April 2026, 59.9% of GP appointments in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board were face to face, 29.0% by telephone and 7.3% by video or online — compared with an England average of 60.8% face-to-face. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.
Is it harder to see a GP in Kent and Medway than elsewhere in England?: NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has a Gera GP Access Score of 31.3 out of 100, ranking 31 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Its same-day appointment rate of 40.5% ranks 30 of 35. The score is computed transparently from the real NHS England April 2026 appointment data.
What is the GP appointment did-not-attend rate in Kent and Medway?: In April 2026, 4.4% of GP appointments in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board were recorded as "did not attend" (39,417 missed appointments), against an England average of 4.1%. 87.5% of appointments were attended. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.

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Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).