GP Retention Scheme guidance and resources

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This guidance sets out the criteria for doctors who wish to join the GP Retention Scheme.

Its intended audience includes:

  • Doctors who are considering applying to join the scheme.
  • Doctors who are currently designated “retained doctors”.
  • Deans of Postgraduate GP Education/Heads of Primary and Community Care Education and their teams.
  • GP practices employing or considering employing a retained GP under this scheme.
  • NHS England local teams and ICBs with delegated co-commissioning responsibility.

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National GP retention scheme guidance

National GP retention scheme guidance

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Summary

The National GP Retention Scheme is a package of financial and educational support to help eligible doctors, who might otherwise leave the profession, remain in clinical general practice.

Version 6, 31 May 2023.

Accessible web version

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National GP Retention Scheme guidance

National GP Retention Scheme guidance

  • PDF
  • 400 KB
  • 23 pages

Summary

The National GP Retention Scheme is a package of financial and educational support to help eligible doctors, who might otherwise leave the profession, remain in clinical general practice.

Version 6, 31 May 2023.

PDF web version

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GP Retention Scheme application/annual review form

GP Retention Scheme application/annual review form

  • Microsoft Word
  • 160 KB
  • 18 pages

Summary

Form for GP Retention Scheme application, or annual review form.

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GP Retention Scheme end of scheme form

GP Retention Scheme end of scheme form

  • Microsoft Word
  • 115 KB
  • 3 pages

Summary

This form is to be completed together by both the retained gp (rgp) and the designated Health Education England (HEE) rgp scheme lead on the rgp’s last day of the scheme.

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GP Retention Scheme extension form

GP Retention Scheme extension form

  • Microsoft Word
  • 115 KB
  • 3 pages

Summary

This form is to be completed together by both the retained gp (rgp) and the designated hee rgp scheme lead.