We have far more GPs and there is no evidence of an ‘exodus’

Before the pandemic, Scotland had far more doctors per head of population than any of the other part of the UK. I know this data is from 2019, but I’m not aware of a more recent report and, anyway, it’s more than likely that the gap has widened further in Scotland’s favour, after two more years of Tory-rule: In today’s Herald, another regular appearance from the GP’s trade union convenor Andrew Bust: THE impact of the Covid pandemic could leave Scotland with even fewer doctors than it had before, Scotland’s GP leader has warned. Dr Andrew Buist, chair of BMA Scotland’s GP … Continue reading We have far more GPs and there is no evidence of an ‘exodus’