RCGP statement on GP Training
26 June 2006
We are very concerned that training budgets
are being cut – and the strong GP workforce of the future
jeopardised - in order to meet NHS deficits. We will be making
representations to Ministers about this. We understand that money
to make up the deficits must be found from somewhere but high
quality training for the GPs of the future must be safeguarded and
cannot be compromised, even in the short term.
The RCGP wants to see more invested in
training – and greater innovation in methods of training in primary
care. We urge Strategic Health Authorities to improve the
resourcing of training programmes for general practice. This is
essential to deliver the aims of the White Paper Our Health,
Our Care, Our Say and to improve patient care even
further.
RCGP Chairman Professor Mayur Lakhani said:
“We can understand the distress of junior
doctors who have had their GP training deferred. The RCGP is
determined to ensure that innovative specialist training for
general practice remains high on the agenda and will continue to
make representations to Government. We will also continue to
work with our colleagues on the GPC to ensure that GP workforce
issues are addressed by the NHS.”
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