Written Question · S1W-26900 · Session 1
What measures it plans to introduce to increase recruitment and improve the retention of doctors in practice in remote areas as suggested i…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it plans to introduce to increase recruitment and improve the retention of doctors in practice in remote areas as suggested in the "Recruitment" and "Retention" chapters of the report by the Solutions Group of the Scottish Remote and Rural Areas Resource Initiative, Solutions for the Provision of Health Care in the Remote and Rural Areas of Scotland in the 21st Century.
The answer
An additional investment package of £2 million per year was announced in November 2001 to improve the recruitment and retention of general practitioners, particularly in remote and rural areas. We are also establishing new workforce development arrangements, which will support boards and trusts in assessing and providing for their workforce needs and will bring a more co-ordinated approach to issues of recruitment and retention. We have also commissioned a Review of the Scottish Medical Workforce, which will report in July. This report will help inform the future planning of the medical workforce across Scotland, and will be a key element of the new arrangements.I also refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-26899.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-26900 by reference.