NHS-Affiliated GP Practice Reduces Admin Calls by 40%
Challenge
A London-based GP practice with 12,000 registered patients was handling 280+ inbound calls per day with 3 reception staff. Wait times exceeded 18 minutes. Appointment no-show rate was 22%.
Solution
EngineVult AI deployed an AI Voice Agent to handle appointment booking, rescheduling, cancellations, prescription refill requests, and FAQ responses — integrated with the practice's SystmOne clinical system.
Results
- 40% reduction in calls handled by human staff
- No-show rate reduced from 22% to 13%
- Average patient wait time reduced from 18 mins to under 60 seconds
- £92,000 annual admin cost saving
- Patient satisfaction score increased by 28%
“Our staff can now focus on patient care rather than answering the same ten questions on repeat. The AI handles it perfectly.”