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<p>We have committed to recruit an additional 26,000 primary care staff in Primary
Care Networks. In Kent and Medway, more than 400 additional roles staff have been
recruited, including pharmacy technicians, first contact physios and mental health
practitioners.</p><p>NHS England is working with local partners to attract general
practitioners (GPs) to the area and encouraging trainees to undertake placements in
Kent. In Kent and Medway, 19 GP trainees are being funded through the Targeted Enhancement
Recruitment Scheme. Kent Medical School has 100 medical students hosted in Kent and
Medway general practices. NHS England is procuring new mandatory dental services,
based on the current areas of greatest need in Kent.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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