Pressure on GP services a ‘national disgrace’, say doctors

Figures released on Tuesday show the workforce has increased since last year - but targets are unlikely to be met.

Doctors are describing the financial pressures facing GP practices as a “national shame”.

Figures released on Tuesday show the workforce has increased since last year.

But, they also suggest the Scottish Government is highly unlikely to meet its target of recruiting an extra 800 GPs by 2027.

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