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RCGP warns of a 'mass exodus' of GPs within five years

RCGP warns of a 'mass exodus' of GPs within five years

By Liz Wells 10 November 2025

Nearly a third of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years’ time, a new poll reveals.

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Number of GP practices in England falls by over a thousand in under a decade

Number of GP practices in England falls by over a thousand in under a decade

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

The number of open and active GP practices in England has fallen by more than a thousand in eight years, while at the same time as the number of registered patients in England has risen by over 4.8...

Number of registrars qualifying to be GPs grows

By Liz Wells 13 August 2025

Approximately 47% more GPs have qualified in 2025 than in 2019, new data reveals.

Employer National Insurance rise could create 'perfect storm' for GPs

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

GPs are calling on the government to protect them from the hike in National Insurance contributions from April next year, unveiled in last week's Budget, warning it could hit services for patients.

Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy welcomed

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

Health Secretary Wes Streeting's plans to cut GP bureaucracy have been welcomed by sector bodies.

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Shortage of GPs increases patient loads

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

The average doctor in England has to care for 17% more patients than nine years ago, new data reveals.

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EHC Coordinator – SEN, Education Directorate

 BR10-11 (£38,633 – £40,770)

 The Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, BR1 1AS  BR10-11 (£38,633 – £40,770)

RECRUITER: London Borough of Bromley

Service Director Children, Young People and Families

up to £122k

Plymouth, Devonup to £122k

RECRUITER: Plymouth City Council

Social Care Team Manager

Band I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council