The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Exciting times ahead for GPs
NHS Lanarkshire is launching a major recruitment drive to attract GPs to consider a career in Lanarkshire.
The campaign will highlight the reasons that make Lanarkshire a top choice as a place to practise.
Dr Chris Mackintosh, medical director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “GP practices across the UK are finding it more competitive than ever to attract new practitioners, so it’s crucial we set out what is special about working here.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to work as GP in Lanarkshire. We are determined to make significant changes in how general practice is delivered to meet the current and future demands.
“The recruitment and retention fund is just one part of the system-wide changes needed to make general practice in Lanarkshire a first choice for new doctors.
“This includes introducing new ways of working such as greater multi-disciplinary working and collaboration between clusters of GP practices.”
Medical director Dr Iain Wallace said: “We want our GPs to receive the right support to allow them to be professionally fulfilled. We’re introducing a new coaching programme tailored to the needs of our GPs.
“There are also fantastic learning, research and teaching opportunities ahead.”
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