We have a chronic shortage of GPs. With demand for our services growing and our workforce shrinking, we are more reliant on doctors from overseas, who make up 46% of our GP trainees, than ever (Record one in five NHS staff in England are non-UK nationals, figures show, 12 February).
The UK needs to train more doctors, but we must also ensure that our colleagues who come to the UK to train and work in our health service are supported, valued and encouraged to stay so that our patients receive the care they need and deserve.
