Future of general practice at risk as one in six GPs to quit or retire early after COVID-19

One in six GPs plan to quit the NHS or retire early once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down, while 29% plan to work fewer hours, according to BMA polling that raises 'serious concerns' over the future of general practice.

by Nick Bostock
GP workforce (Photo: Robert Johns/UNP)
GP workforce (Photo: Robert Johns/UNP)

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