Debunking the £10 Charge for GP Appointments Rumor
A video circulating on social media claims that the government will introduce a £10 charge for NHS GP appointments, along with a £30 fine for missing an appointment, starting from November.
The government is introducing a £10 charge for GP appointments and fines of up to £30 for missed appointments, from November 2025.
However, according to Full Fact, an independent fact-checking organization, there is no evidence to support this claim. In fact, they state that there are no plans to implement charges for NHS GP appointments or fines for missed appointments.
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Author's summary: No £10 charge for GP appointments.
- No evidence of plans to introduce charges for NHS GP appointments
- No fines for missed appointments