The new government is set to bring in a slew of changes including axing the "8am scramble" for GP appointments and introducing a new way to book doctor appointments

The new government is set to introduce a raft of changes, including the elimination of the "8am scramble" for GP appointments. Under the new Labour government, Brits can anticipate a host of modifications to the NHS, particularly concerning their local GP surgeries.

Among the comprehensive reforms expected to impact the health service broadly is a revamp of how appointments are scheduled and conducted. At the forefront of primary care, the new government plans to "train thousands more GPs" to increase supply to meet the escalating demands of patients, "deliver a modern appointment booking system" and guarantee face-to-face appointments for those who desire them.

Labour's Manifesto outlined some of these changes to "end the 8am scramble" for individuals hoping to book same-day GP appointments. It states: "GPs are the front door to the health service for most people.

"Excellent primary care is the key to earlier diagnosis, but too often it is not possible to get an appointment, so Labour will reform the system." The government aims to alleviate the strain on these surgeries by enabling Brits to seek care through alternative avenues such as pharmacies and establishing Neighbourhood Health Centres.

These centres will comprise family doctors, nurses, care workers, physiotherapists, palliative care and mental health practitioners in the hopes of identifying issues earlier. Labour is strategising to shift resources to primary care and community services.

This plan includes motivating GPs to maintain continuity with patients, aiming to revive the "family doctor" concept for improved management of ongoing or complex health issues. The Labour Manifesto further pledges an additional 700,000 dentist appointments while emphasising the importance of retaining NHS dentists.