US EditionJohn Swinney pledges 100,000 extra appointments to tackle GP surgery '8am lottery'
- First Minister John Swinney visited Newfield Medical Group in Dundee on Monday ahead of announcing a new Programme for Government.
- The visit followed public frustration due to a 25% reduction in Dundee GP surgeries and the widely criticized '8am lottery' appointment system.
- Swinney pledged over 100,000 extra NHS appointments and a 'radical programme' to improve GP access and reduce system pressure over the next 12 months.
- He acknowledged that while numerous individuals have positive experiences with their GP, a significant number feel considerable frustration due to the difficulty of securing appointments, often referred to as the “8am lottery.”
- The announcement signals the government’s intent to address NHS challenges ahead of the May 2026 Holyrood election amid ongoing criticism of SNP’s health service record.
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