We all know the feeling… it’s nearly 8am, you’re redialling the surgery trying to get a GP appointment, and somehow it feels harder than ever to actually see a doctor. So why is it like this? This is exactly why we started No Appointment Necessary, to give you a weekly check-in with a real GP where you can hear what’s actually happening behind the scenes in modern healthcare. In this special episode, Dr Amir Khan, a practicing GP in Bradford, explains the reality of being a GP today, the huge demand on surgeries, the pressure doctors are under, and why getting an appointment can sometimes feel so difficult. Cherry Healey brings the patient perspective, asking the questions so many of you will be thinking! New episodes of No Appointment Necessary drop every Tuesday. This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at linwoodshealthfoods.com Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: [email protected] The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Made You Look Studios Production. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices