Funding for general practice has been declining since 2018, with primary care networks receiving new money through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) to hire various allied healthcare staff. However, until recently, doctors were not included in this funding. The newly announced scheme for newly qualified doctors has raised concerns about age discrimination, lack of support, and lower funding compared to salaried GPs. Many argue that funding GPs through an additional roles scheme is short-term and inefficient, advocating for restoring funding to core GP services. Some suggest giving practices autonomy in hiring staff based on patient needs and market demand.
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Helen Salisbury: Funding GPs through the additional roles scheme won’t solve GP unemployment
