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.

7 months ago
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