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Have you ever struggled to get a GP appointment?

大象传媒 Inside Out has uncovered a national shortage of GPs, doctors deserting the profession and junior doctors avoiding what they see as an "unglamorous" career.

All these have culminated in the number of unfilled GP posts quadrupling in the past three years, which may help explain why your surgery's phone number is often engaged.

大象传媒 Inside Out follows the work of Cumbria Health On Call (CHOC), Cumbria's out-of-hours doctor service.

The CHOC services are increasingly busy because people cannot get regular appointments at their local GP surgeries.

Michelle Ackerley reports on the growing pressure on GP surgeries and out-of-hours health services.