New NHS 'three strikes' rule to come into effect at all GP surgeries in England
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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New NHS 'three strikes' rule to come into effect at all GP surgeries in England

Jess' Rule, a system which calls for GPs to think again if a patient has had three appointments for their symptoms with no diagnosis, is being brought into all practices across England from this week