GP Workforce Declines as Patient Numbers Surge

Study reveals a 15% drop in GPs per 1,000 patients over the last decade, with non-doctor roles increasingly handling appointments.

The number of GP practices in England has fallen by 20% from 2013 to 2023.
Despite a rise in overall staff, the full-time equivalent GPs have decreased from 27,948 to 27,321.
Patient lists have grown by 11%, with the average practice size increasing by 40%.
Non-doctor roles like nurses and physician associates now handle a significant portion of appointments.
Government plans to hire 1,000 more GPs and increase GP training places by 50% by 2031.