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<p>We are working with NHS England, Health Education England and the profession to
increase the general practice workforce in England, including in Blackburn. This includes
measures to improve recruitment, address the reasons why doctors leave the profession
and encourage them to return to practice.</p><p>The updated GP Contract Framework
announced a number of new schemes, alongside continued support for existing recruitment
and retention schemes for the general practice workforce. This includes the GP Retention
Scheme, the GP Retention Fund, the National GP Induction and Refresher, the Locum
Support Scheme, the New to Partnership Payment and the Supporting Mentors Scheme.
General practitioners in Lancashire and South Cumbria also have access to the national
GP Career Support Hub. It provides information, guidance and support on career development,
learning, mentoring, appraisals, career options and flexibility, wellbeing, pay and
pensions.</p>
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