Ireland faces worsening GP shortage due to retirements, especially in rural areas; ICGP calls for immediate solutions.

The Irish College of General Practitioners warns that Ireland faces a worsening shortage of GPs due to increasing retirements, with 25% aged 60 and over. Rural communities are particularly affected. The ICGP calls for immediate focus on short, medium, and long-term solutions, including attracting younger GPs to rural areas, improving locum cover, increasing GP training, and providing better support for rural practices to ensure equitable access to healthcare.

August 15, 2024
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