Prisoner access to a GP at HMP La Moye (FOI)Prisoner access to a GP at HMP La Moye (FOI)
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Request
A
How many prisoners a week are apply to see a doctor?
B
How many are actually being seen?
C
If so, how long does it take on average for a prisoner to see a doctor?
I am not concerned about prisoners who receive daily medication from nurses. I am only interested in prisoners that have applied to see a doctor.
Response
A
Since 1 January 2021 a total of 625 prisoners applied to see a GP.
B
From 1 January 2021 until 30 April 2021, 357 prisoners have been seen by a GP: This is an average of 21 prisoners per week
Month | Seen by GP |
| January | 73 |
| February | 88 |
| March | 101 |
| April | 95 |
268 applications were discussed but not seen by a GP as their request could be dealt with via a registered nurse, for example a repeat prescription. A nurse will determine the level and speed as to when they will be seen.
C
The average wait for a prisoner to see a GP is 2 to 3 days, however there are exceptions to this (emergencies / specific GP requested by Prisoner)
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