24/11/2025
🚨 RCGP warns of a “mass exodus” of GPs — here’s what we need to do
A recent RCGP survey found nearly a third of GPs may leave general practice within five years, with stress, excessive workloads, and bureaucratic burden being the main culprits.
If this continues, patient care, safety, and access to primary care are all at serious risk.
So, what can be done:
🏛 System-level change: We need a clear, funded 10-year GP Workforce Plan with retention targets, reduced bureaucracy, better digital integration, and support for multidisciplinary teams.
🏥 Practice-level reform: Practices should delegate admin, offer flexible working, protect consultation time, and prioritise GP wellbeing.
🤝 Support from recruiters: Recruitment partners can help with regular locum sessions, portfolio-friendly job designs, and smoother return-to-practice pathways.
This isn’t just about headcount — it’s about safeguarding the future of general practice. Let’s make retention a priority before we lose more essential talent.
Read more → Work.Healthcare blog:https://www.work.healthcare/blog/2025/11/20/rcgp-warns-of-a-mass-exodus-of-gps-what-we-should-do-about-it