What is the predicted GP shortfall in each of Wales' health boards?
The number of GPs required in each health board is based on local need. Health boards are required to keep recruitment and staffing matters under.
The challenges in recruitment and retention of GPs across the UK is however recognised. We are proceeding on the basis that additional GPs are needed so the programme to take Wales Forward sets out our commitment to take action to attract and train more GPs, nurses and other health professionals across Wales.
To support this commitment we will shortly be launching a national and international campaign to market Wales and NHS Wales as an attractive place for doctors, including GPs, to train work and live.
We are also continuing to invest in primary care - £43 million has been made available for 2016-17 to health boards to support the delivery of their plans. £10 million of this has been allocated for the 64 primary care clusters to invest in their local priorities and to enable innovation.