§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many GPs in Surrey have left the profession in each of the last five years. [23311]
§ Ms BlearsInformation is collected on unrestricted principals and equivalents leaving Surrey health authorities but this does not indicate if they left the profession, took a career break or transferred to another area of work. Further information will be available from the chairmen of the primary care groups and trusts in Surrey.
Information on leavers for the last five years currently available is shown in the table.
Unrestricted principals and equivalents (UPEs)1: Leavers2 from England, East Surrey and West Surrey health authorities 1995–2000 Headcount Of which: England East Surrey HA West Surrey HA 1995–96 1,184 10 15 1996–97 1,058 13 21 1997–98 1,040 12 17 1998–99 1,030 13 17 1999–2000 1,090 5 16 1 UPEs include Unrestricted Principals, PMS Contracted GPs and PMS Salaried GPs. 2 The estimate of leavers is based on those UPEs reported in the Department of Health's annual GP census in one year but not reported the following year. Leavers will include both longer term career breaks and wastage. Notes:
- 1. Excludes UPEs who have moved between East and West Surrey or to another FHSA/HA.
- 2. Data for 1995–96 has been converted to match April 1996 HA boundaries.
- 3. Data as at 1 October each year between 1995 and 1999 and at 30 September 2000.
Source:
Department of Health General and Personal Medical Services Statistics