Compared to other OECD nations, the UK has fallen behind on ensuring that we have enough GPs to care for every patient.
And this is only getting worse.
We urgently need a plan from Government to retain the #GeneralPractice workforce.
#RebuildGP#TeamGP#GPWorkforceReport
'GP trainers are currently faced with unmanageable demand – with both trainees and qualified GPs stretched beyond safe limits'
Jaimie Kaffash reports on the concerns around general practice training capacity #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/3CAWfNN
EXCLUSIVE: As part of our new major series exploring the impact of the ARRS on the pharmacy landscape, we have explored practice pharmacist staffing levels in different areas.
#GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/410h9iT
Pulse PCN: GP and PCN leaders discussed the reasons for GP unemployment at the launch of a workforce white paper by Pulse PCN’s publisher, Cogora, in the House of Commons last month. #GPworkforcereport@PulsePCNbuff.ly/3WAYsQm
'It's incredibly wasteful to train these doctors just for them to potentially have to leave the country'
Jaimie Kaffash reports on the concerns around general practice training capacity #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4hGKBQj
Our GP Workforce White Paper was unveiled at the House of Commons, and was attended by some of the biggest names in general practice, nursing, pharmacy and practice management, as well as MPs and members of the health select committee. cogora.com/cogoras-gp-workfo…#GPWorkforceReport
Pulse PCN: PCN and GP leaders discussed the issues surrounding GP employment at the launch of a workforce white paper by Pulse PCN’s publisher, Cogora, in the House of Commons last month. @PulsePCN#GPworkforcereportbuff.ly/4awSiq9
Pharmacists are taking on wide responsibilities within general practice such as medication reviews and patient consultations and are developing their prescribing skills, and they are seen as an invaluable member of the team. Indeed, they are the most coveted profession for GP partners and practice managers.
But it seems that in recent times, GP practices are struggling to recruit pharmacists – largely because of local ‘competition’ and issues related to pay. #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/3EkfSKD
The ICBs with highest patient to clinician ratio are the five London ICBs.
See how general practice staffing levels in your area ICB compare with our interactive map #Gpworkforcereportbuff.ly/3WGzmiL
'Capital funding is not there to expand the premises. As partners we don’t have the capital or wish to increase practice debt to do so.'
In the third part of our series, Jaimie Kaffash explores the lack of funding and premises facing GPs #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4hAjVRe
Pulse PCN: PCN and GP leaders discussed the issues surrounding GP employment at the House of Commons as a workforce white paper by Pulse PCN’s publisher was launched. @PulsePCN#GPworkforcereportbuff.ly/40C5XYc
'There’s an argument that my partners and I could earn less and there would be money for another GP. However, it isn’t that simple.'
In the third part of our series, Jaimie Kaffash explores the lack of funding and premises facing GPs #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4gfp4gz
'Not everyone wants to be bothered with spinning plates all the time, all the while NHSE adding more plates to spin.’
Next in our major series, Jaimie Kaffash explains how the recruitment crisis remains despite GPs being out of work #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4gitOCf
'Some roles are restricted to newly qualified GPs due to ARRS restrictions, so experienced locums are in a difficult position’
As part of our series on recruitment and unemployment, Jaimie Kaffash explores the extent of GPs out of work #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/3Em0ZHu
Speaking to The Pharmacist in Parliament, chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) Dr Leyla Hannbeck said the report ‘shines a light on that fact that everyone in primary care is under a lot of pressure and everyone is struggling’. #GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4aAQNHh
'Never did I imagine I’d be coming out of medical school and three years of GP training, and struggle to find work.’
As part of our major new series on recruitment and unemployment, Jaimie Kaffash explores the extent of GPs out of work
#GPWorkforceReportbuff.ly/4h8aSXQ
🤝 Fantastic day today representing @RebuildGP at @UKParliament
💬 Great to meet with MPs, GPs and colleagues from across the country - hearing about the @CogoraGroup#GPWorkforceReport - hosted by Dr Simon Opher MP
📊 The report is clear - General Practice is in crisis
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