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General practice is the beating heart of our NHS

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and more women than ever

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are entering the profession.

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Patients value their care,

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yet many women

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GPs are leaving

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general practice earlier than planned.

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All GPs face intense pressures,

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but the evidence shows these challenges fall

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hardest on women.

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Women GPs face

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higher rates of burnout, anxiety and depression.

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They often take on more complex appointments,

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juggle extra

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caring roles at home,

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and progress more slowly in their careers.

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This isn't just their problem -

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it affects recruitment, retention

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and the sustainability of general practice.

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We're a research team led by Dr Ruth Abrams,

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with expertise across the University of Surrey,

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Oxford, Sussex, York and the NHS,

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investigating the conditions

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for equitable GP workplaces.

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To address the challenges facing women GPs,

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we reviewed a wide range of evidence, asking:

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in what conditions do women GPs thrive,

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how and why?

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By mapping relationships across the evidence,

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we identified

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how workplace culture, caring responsibilities,

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and patient expectations interact to shape

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wellbeing,

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job satisfaction, career development

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and ultimately, the ability to thrive.

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When women GPs have flexible scheduling,

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supportive networks, and opportunities to learn

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and lead, they thrive.

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They feel a stronger sense of control, meaning,

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and belonging.

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But when career opportunities

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demand out-of-hour work,

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when patient loads aren't adjusted,

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or when part-time work is penalised, they burn out.

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And too often, they leave.

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The message is clear:

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if we want a sustainable GP workforce,

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we must redesign conditions so women can succeed.

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That means inclusive career pathways and models

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of leadership, mentorship

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and safe, respectful workplaces.

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As the GP workforce grows more diverse,

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we need research

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on how different identities shape these experiences,

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to build a stronger evidence base.

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This is vital to the future of general practice,

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a sustainable NHS workforce and patient care.

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Visit our online exhibition of findings,

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read our research and download our guide

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to find out more.