More than five million people across England are unable to book an appointment with a GP outside of working hours.
BBC analysis of official data shows 10% of registered patients live in areas where there is no access to GPs in evenings and at weekends. Labour has accused the government of "breaking its promises”.
NHS England said it was still on target to provide access to extended care for all patients by 1 October.
The analysis shows:
- More than 22 million people - or 40% of patients registered with GPs - now have "seven-day 8am to 8pm" access to GPs - defined as full provision by NHS England
- Just over half the population have access to partial provision. This is when a GP practice can offer the minimum of ninety minutes of bookable appointments once a week
- Only two areas offer full provision to GPs for all patients
- Some 5.4 million people - or 10% of patients - had no access to GPs outside of normal working hours
