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.