Experts are warning nurses and GP shortages will worsen in England, unless radical action is taken.
For nurses, they say studying in England must be made more attractive.The report warns this has had a negative effect and calls for the introduction of a £5,200 annual grant for student nurses.
And the think tanks say this will be a real challenge given Brexit and the global shortage of nurses. For GPs, the report recommends a different approach, as international recruitment is extremely difficult given the language requirements for GPs and the unique nature of general practice in the NHS. This could include patients with back pain and joint problems and those needing advice for minor conditions and requiring medicine reviews.The idea of using other staff to support GPs is already part of policy.Training places for doctors and nurses are also being increased, by 25%.
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