Concerns about a lack of access to GPs on the Isle of Wight have led to the launch of a survey that aims to find out how serious the problems really are.

Healthwatch Isle of Wight wants to hear from us about what it has been like to get an appointment - be it good or bad.

  • The independent champion for health and social care particularly wants to hear about our experiences since June this year - via a form HERE.

It plans to publish the results early next year and to share them with the Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning group, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System and GP practices.

Healthwatch Isle of Wight manager, Joanna Smith, said the report would celebrate good practice as well as highlight any gaps in services.

She said: "GP services are often the first point of contact for anyone with a physical or mental health problem and are the gateway to many other health services and specialities.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people access primary care and we would like people to share their recent experiences, both positive and negative.

"By completing the survey, you will help us to build a picture of local services to help GP practices and commissioners identify what is working well for people and what needs to change.”