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GP Appointment Access in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Real NHS England GP appointment data for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, April 2026 β€” Midlands NHS region.

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?

As of April 2026, 44.8% of GP appointments in the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), with 61.3% face-to-face and 8.8% waiting 28+ days, from 690,960 appointments. Source: NHS England, April 2026.

Source:NHS England β€” Appointments in General PracticeΒ·as of April 2026updated monthly (last: )
Gera GP Access Score66.6 / 100Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ranks 16 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Same-day rate 44.8%, ranked 14 of 35.How this index is calculated
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board β€” GP appointment figures, April 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
MeasureNottingham and NottinghamshireEngland average
Same-day appointments44.8%44.6%
Within 7 days of booking65.1%68.7%
Waited more than 28 days8.8%6.3%
Face-to-face61.3%60.8%
Telephone17.1%24.0%
Video / online16.5%11.4%
Did not attend (DNA)3.8%4.1%
Total appointments690,96029,909,065

Same-day GP access in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is 0.2pp above the England average of 44.6%.

Compare GP access across ICBs

See how your area's same-day, face-to-face and 28+ day rates compare to the England average and to every other ICB.

In NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, in the latest month, 44.8% of GP appointments took place on the same day they were booked β€” and 61.3% were face to face β€” from 690,960 recorded appointments.

Same-day appointments
44.8%
vs England average
+0.2pp
England 44.6%
Gera GP Access Score
66.6 / 100
Rank 16 of 35
Face-to-face
61.3%
Telephone
17.1%
Waited 28+ days
8.8%

3.8% of appointments here were recorded as β€œdid not attend” (26,032 missed). These are area-wide monthly figures, not a prediction for any single booking, and vary by practice and demand.

Same-day access here is at or above the England average. If you still can't get a convenient slot, a GeraClinic online GP consultation can usually be arranged the same day.

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GP appointment access in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?
In April 2026, 44.8% of GP appointments in the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), and 65.1% happened within 7 days. 8.8% waited more than 28 days, from 690,960 recorded appointments. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.
What percentage of GP appointments in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are face-to-face?
In April 2026, 61.3% of GP appointments in NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board were face to face, 17.1% by telephone and 16.5% by video or online β€” 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 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire than elsewhere in England?
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has a Gera GP Access Score of 66.6 out of 100, ranking 16 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Its same-day appointment rate of 44.8% ranks 14 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 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?
In April 2026, 3.8% of GP appointments in NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board were recorded as "did not attend" (26,032 missed appointments), against an England average of 4.1%. 90.7% of appointments were attended. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.

Struggling to get a GP appointment in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?

Only 44.8% of GP appointments in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are same-day. GeraClinic connects you to a UK-registered GP online β€” often in under 30 minutes, including evenings and weekends.

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