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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

GP Appointments

Tuesday 25 April 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The government has recruited over 5,000 additional doctors, including an extra 2,000 in primary care.
  • There has been a 75.7 percent increase in the GP workforce in Bexleyheath and Crayford.
  • The government is targeting the workforce within pandemic recovery constraints and plans to provide more details on capability and strategy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Evennett Con
NHS
Context

The number of GP appointments is a concern. The question arises from an inquiry into the progress made in increasing these numbers.

Question

What progress has been made on increasing the number of GP appointments?

Answer from Steve Barclay

The government is investing more in doctors, having recruited over 5,000 additional doctors, including an extra 2,000 in primary care.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify the progress on increasing GP appointments specifically

How: Did Not Provide A Direct Answer To The Question

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Q2 David Evennett Con
NHS
Context

The number of GP appointments is insufficient for many constituents, but there has been an increase in the GP workforce in Bexleyheath and Crayford.

Question

Will you confirm what steps are being taken to continue growing the GP workforce in general practice?

Answer from Steve Barclay

There has been a 75.7% increase in Bexleyheath and Crayford, and nationally we have recruited an additional 25,262 full-time equivalent primary care professionals as part of our £1.5 billion investment.

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Q3 Charlotte Nichols Lab Warrington North
NHS
Context

This week is MS Awareness Week, with concerns over long wait times for neurology appointments after GP referrals.

Question

What strategy will the Government bring forward to attract, recruit and retain the neurology workforce?

Answer from Steve Barclay

The government is targeting the workforce within pandemic recovery constraints. I am happy to write with more details about capability and plan.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific strategy for attracting, recruiting and retaining neurologists

How: Will Write With More Details Later

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