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.
9. West View Millennium Surgery, West View Road
At West View Millennium Surgery, 0.4% of 3158 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid
10. The Koh Practice, Victoria Road
At The Koh Practice 0.4% of 2530 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Gladstone House Surgery, Health Centre, Victoria Road
At Gladstone House Surgery, 0.3% of 1,459 appointments were scheduled in more than 28 days' time. Photo: Frank Reid