The data shows how many patients had to wait more than four weeks for an appointment at their local practice in October, revealing the strain many surgeries are under.
Across England, nearly half of appointments in October (49%) took place on the day they were booked, analysis of the NHS Digital data found.
However, 640,000 appointments - 3% of the total - took place more than 28 days later. This didn’t include appointments which are usually booked in advance, such as medication reviews.
And in some surgeries, the proportion of patients waiting more than four weeks was far higher.
There are several factors that influence the length of time a patient has to wait for an appointment, including availability at the practice, patient availability and the urgency of the issue.
These are the 10 GP practices in the Broxtowe area with the highest percentage of appointments involving waits of more than 28 days.
5. Giltbrook Surgery
At Giltbrook Surgery, on Nottingham Road, 4.8% of appointments in October took place more than 28 days after they were booked. Photo: m
6. Chilwell Valley and Meadows Practice
At the surgery in West Point Shopping Centre, 3% of appointments in October took place more than 28 days after they were booked. Photo: m
7. Eastwood Primary Care Centre
At Eastwood Primary Care Centre, on Church Street, Eastwood, 2.7% of appointments in October took place more than 28 days after they were booked. Photo: m
8. The Oaks Medical Centre
At the Oaks, on Villa Street, Beeston, 1.8% of appointments in October took place more than 28 days after they were booked. Photo: m