In the past decade, the number of NHS general practices in England has decreased by 20%, but patient list sizes have grown by 40%. The total NHS general practice workforce has increased by 20%, but the number of GPs per 1,000 patients has fallen by 15%. The study used data from various national sources to analyze changes in general practice organization, workforce, and appointments. The findings show a trend towards larger practices serving more patients, with a potential shift away from GPs providing the majority of appointments in the future. Concerns remain about the impact of these changes on continuity of care and cost-effectiveness.
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Number of general practices shrinking but patient lists ballooning in England
