GP walk-in clinics information: FOI release

Information requested

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered so far?

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered on time?

Which GP walk-in clinics have not been delivered on time?

Which GP walk-in clinics are projected to be delayed?

Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the new anticipated date for opening?

Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the reason for the delay?

Response

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered so far?

• Details of the sites can be found on our website.

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered on time?

• NHS health boards are responsible for the operational delivery of walk-in services, including opening times. Six of these sites opened in line with expectations set out by boards.

Which GP walk-in clinics have not been delivered on time?

• NHS Western Isles, NHS Shetland and NHS Grampian revised their opening dates due to operational issues.

Which GP walk-in clinics are projected to be delayed?

• NHS Highland, responsible for delivering the site in Invergordon, have revised their opening date.

Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the new anticipated date for opening?

• NHS Grampian opened the Aberdeen City site on 23 June and NHS Highland have reported that the Invergordon site will open this summer.

Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the reason for the delay?

• NHS Boards are responsible for the operational management of walk-in sites. We understand that delays have been caused by operational issues. Health boards may be better placed to provide details about the reason for amended opening dates.

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