What percentage of GP appointments in South Yorkshire are face-to-face?

In April 2026, 63.5% of GP appointments in NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board were face to face, 20.5% by telephone and 11.5% 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 South Yorkshire than elsewhere in England?

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has a Gera GP Access Score of 77 out of 100, ranking 10 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Its same-day appointment rate of 44.5% ranks 17 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 South Yorkshire?

In April 2026, 3.8% of GP appointments in NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board were recorded as "did not attend" (31,185 missed appointments), against an England average of 4.1%. 89.9% of appointments were attended. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.

GP Appointment Access in South Yorkshire

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

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in South Yorkshire?

As of April 2026, 44.5% of GP appointments in the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), with 63.5% face-to-face and 8.6% waiting 28+ days, from 810,554 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 Score77 / 100South Yorkshire ranks 10 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Same-day rate 44.5%, ranked 17 of 35.How this index is calculated

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board — GP appointment figures, April 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
Measure	South Yorkshire	England average
Same-day appointments	44.5%	44.6%
Within 7 days of booking	65.6%	68.7%
Waited more than 28 days	8.6%	6.3%
Face-to-face	63.5%	60.8%
Telephone	20.5%	24.0%
Video / online	11.5%	11.4%
Did not attend (DNA)	3.8%	4.1%
Total appointments	810,554	29,909,065

Same-day GP access in South Yorkshire is 0.1pp below the England average of 44.6%.

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In NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, in the latest month, 44.5% of GP appointments took place on the same day they were booked — and 63.5% were face to face — from 810,554 recorded appointments.

Same-day appointments

44.5%

vs England average

-0.1pp

England 44.6%

Gera GP Access Score

77 / 100

Rank 10 of 35

Face-to-face

63.5%

Telephone

20.5%

Waited 28+ days

8.6%

3.8% of appointments here were recorded as “did not attend” (31,185 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 South Yorkshire (44.5%) 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 South Yorkshire: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get a GP appointment in South Yorkshire?: In April 2026, 44.5% of GP appointments in the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board area took place on the same day they were booked (England average 44.6%), and 65.6% happened within 7 days. 8.6% waited more than 28 days, from 810,554 recorded appointments. Source: NHS England Appointments in General Practice, April 2026.
What percentage of GP appointments in South Yorkshire are face-to-face?: In April 2026, 63.5% of GP appointments in NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board were face to face, 20.5% by telephone and 11.5% 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 South Yorkshire than elsewhere in England?: NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has a Gera GP Access Score of 77 out of 100, ranking 10 of 35 English ICBs for overall GP access (1 = easiest). Its same-day appointment rate of 44.5% ranks 17 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 South Yorkshire?: In April 2026, 3.8% of GP appointments in NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board were recorded as "did not attend" (31,185 missed appointments), against an England average of 4.1%. 89.9% 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).