Over 60 per cent of GPs now work part time as thousands quit due to stress

According to official figures, two thirds of GPs now only work part-time, with statistics showing that just 31 per cent work 37.5 hours each week.

The British Medical Association confirmed that it was not surprising news that GPs were pursuing a better balance between work and home life, as the UK is currently in the midst of a GP crisis with many retiring early, going to the private sector, or moving abroad.

GP committee chair of the BMA, Dr Richard Vautrey, said “It is unsurprising many are choosing to adopt a more flexible approach to working where they can have a more reasonable work/life balance.

“Indeed, in many cases, those scheduled on part-time hours are still doing a full week’s work.”

A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care, said “GPs are a vital part of the NHS.

“It’s important to recognise the need for flexible working options so we can better retain GPs with patients benefiting from their wealth of knowledge and expertise.”

GP numbers have been reducing in recent years, which places further pressure on an over-stretched health service, with one in seven posts across the NHS currently empty.

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