The healthcare sector in the UK, particularly general practitioner (GP) practices, is facing significant challenges amid continued workforce shortages and staff retention issues. GP partners will need to adapt their strategies in order to overcome the difficulties that arose, particularly since the COVID pandemic. Within this article, Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.

Croner have created some case studies based on real calls received from our members. All personal details have been removed to retain anonymity. If the following examples sound like a situation you are facing, do not hesitate to contact Croner for support on 0844 561 8133.

The National Induction programme has been designed to ensure that all international medical graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS are welcomed, valued, and supported as they transition to UK clinical practice.

The NHS stands for the National Health Service. It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service. In the following article, Dr Emma Green provides an overview of the structure that can appear complex and highlights some of the other organisations involved and acronyms you may come across.

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Planning your elective in Canada? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how the Canadian healthcare system is structured.

Planning your elective in Morocco? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how the Moroccan healthcare system is structured.

Planning your elective in India? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how the India healthcare system is structured.

Planning your elective in Kenya? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how the Kenyan healthcare system is structured.

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Planning your elective in Ghana? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how the Ghanaian healthcare system is structured.

Planning your elective in New Zealand? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how New Zealand's healthcare system is structured.

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Planning your elective in Nepal? Here's what you need to know about the country's healthcare history, the clinical environment you'll be working in, and how Nepal's healthcare system is structured.

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