“It shouldn’t be this hard” Solving the NHS maze for patients and GPs A joint report by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Patients Association.

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Date: February 2026
Format: Written report or briefing
Area: National
Author: The Patients Association; Royal College of General Practitioners
Who is the report about:
Citizens, Community or population group, Patients, families and/or carers, Staff and workforce
Type of organisation: National body
Engagement method:
Multiple methods