General practice serves as the front door to the National Health Service (NHS), but its...

Published: 7:09 am June 10, 2024
Updated: 11:55 am October 8, 2025
Delivering a General Practice Estate Fit for Purpose

General practice serves as the front door to the National Health Service (NHS), but its current estate is far from welcoming. A new Institute for Government (IfG) paper highlights the urgent need for transformation. GPs and the broader workforce operate in buildings that are cramped, outdated, and ill-suited for modern healthcare. With a quarter of GP premises predating the NHS itself, the situation demands attention.

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