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Study Reveals GPs in Deprived Areas of England Earn £5,525 Less Annually

Researchers highlight unequal funding and increased pressures in deprived regions, calling for policy reforms to address health disparities.

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Overview

  • A University of Manchester study found GPs in deprived areas earn £5,525 less annually compared to those in affluent regions.
  • The study analyzed data from over 8,500 GPs between 2015 and 2021, revealing significant disparities in workload and resources.
  • GPs in deprived areas face higher job pressures due to complex patients, resource shortages, and challenges in securing locum cover.
  • Researchers call for adjustments to GP funding formulas to account for deprivation and reduce income disparities.
  • The government has acknowledged healthcare inequalities but has yet to implement changes to funding mechanisms despite recent GP recruitment efforts.