Pressure on GPs forces more than 5m patients a year to turn to A&E GP leaders have warned that data showing more than 5m patients a year visit A&E because GP appointments are unavailable is evidence of a growing crisis in primary care. by David Millett Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up