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<p>In response to the Ten Point Plan ‘Building the Workforce ‒ the New Deal for General
Practice’, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Kent and Medway are responding
to current workforce challenges through a system of learning hubs, termed Community
Education Provider Networks (CEPNs). These are the community equivalent of hospital
postgraduate medical centres and are responsible for providing an overview of the
primary care workforce and its development and education.</p><p> </p><p>CEPNs have
prioritised a number of key areas to improve the retention of general practitioners
(GPs) while at the same time maximising recruitment of new GPs. These initiatives
include Hub/Place Based Education Training and Support to develop the current and
future workforce allowing senior GPs to refresh their working patterns and develop
educational and mentorship skills, which may prolong careers by providing varied and
stimulating career opportunities. GPs are also being encouraged to develop a specialism
through the GP Specialisms with those taking part in East Kent reporting greater professional
satisfaction through increased variety and stimulation in their role.</p><p> </p><p>NHS
Medway Clinical Commissioning Group is working with local GPs through the Medway Practices
Alliance to ensure the nationally mandated core requirements are in place for 100%
of the Medway population by October 2018.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In Medway,
including Rainham and Gillingham, this will result in an additional 150 hours of consultation
capacity per week. In line with the Medway Model – the Medway interpretation of the
Kent and Medway Local Care agenda – improved access will be offered across the area,
operating from healthy living centres.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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