The government is aiming to create 1,000 new GP jobs through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS), but are they on track to hit this target before the end of March? Nick and Emma discuss what we know about how the scheme is going.
They also talk about a report from the Nuffield Trust, which shows how the ARRS more widely has changed the make-up of the workforce in general practice and argues that the introduction of new roles to the NHS has not been backed by enough planning and support - particularly on issues such as training, regulation and supervision.
And they discuss some of the problems the CQC is facing and how this is potentially impacting on GP practices.
Our good news story is about a change in RCGP policy for exam resits for GP registrars who are disabled.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
Some PCNs yet to claim any ARRS GP funding, NHS England admits
GPs outnumbered almost 3:1 after 'stark' reshaping of workforce through ARRS
Long waits for CQC reports 'risk damaging GP practices'
GPs entitled to follow advice on PAs that could lead to redundancies, says BMA
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