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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Storm Newton

Fall in GP vacancies linked to funding for other roles, survey suggests

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A scheme introduced to enhance access to general practice by bringing in staff such as pharmacists and physician associates could be driving down GP vacancies, a new survey suggests.

Family doctors told GP publication Pulse they have seen a reduction in the number of vacancies advertised in the last year.

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