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 did not include appointments which are usually booked in advance, such as medication reviews.
These are the GP practices in Hartlepool with the highest percentage of appointments involving waits of more than 28 days. Practices which had fewer than 100 appointments in October have been omitted.
5. Hart Medical Practice, Surgery Lane
At Hart Medical Practice, 1.6% of 890 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Headland Medical Centre, Grove Street
At Headland Medical Centre, 0.9% of 1,405 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid
7. McKenzie House Surgery, Kendal Road
At McKenzie House Surgery, 0.7% of 5558 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Google
8. Havelock Grange Practice, Park Road
At Havelock Grange Practice, 0.6% of 3745 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid