§ 17. Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement regarding early retirements and resignations by general practitioners. [498]
§ Mr. HuttonWe intend to announce further initiatives following the Primary Care Workforce Review
General practitioners do an immensely valuable job under great pressure. Their work is very demanding and some early retirements and resignations are inevitable. However, the retention of experienced and skilled GPs is crucial to the successful delivery of a modernised NHS. In April, we therefore announced a £135 million package of measures to help recruitment and retention of GPs and nurses.
§ 19. Mr. HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve the recruitment and retention of general practitioners. [500]
§ Mr. HuttonRecruitment and retention of experienced and skilled general practitioners is crucial to successful delivery of the NHS Plan and to a modernised NHS.
68WWe have announced a package of measures, including financial incentives and plans to enhance the career opportunities open to established GPs, to help improve the recruitment and retention of new and experienced GPs.