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<p>We have committed to an extra 5,000 doctors in general practice by 2020. NHS England
and Health Education England (HEE) are working together with the profession to increase
the general practitioner (GP) workforce across the country. This involves efforts
to boost both recruitment and retention of GPs.</p><p> </p><p>In 2016 HEE recruited
the highest number of GP trainees ever, and is working with NHS England on additional
measures to encourage GPs to return to practice, and address the reasons why experienced
GPs are leaving the profession.</p><p> </p><p>Both Northamptonshire clinical commissioning
groups, Nene and Corby, are working with NHS England to address local challenges relating
to GP recruitment and retention. For example, GPs in the Nene/Corby area are participating
in the local GP Retainer Scheme.</p>
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