9th August 2014 by Liz Densley
Recently, I was mulling over the latest statistics about GPs in the South East, and the age ranges of GPs, and found an interesting statistic that has significant implications.
In my local area, the Hastings and Rother CCG, 31% of GPs are over the age of 55 and in Medway this figure is nearer 40%.
With large numbers of GPs taking their pensions in their late 50s and nearly always by 60, what is that going to do to the locum market?
"I started using LocumDeck as one of our locums used it. It was easy to see her availability and when bookings are made I get confirmation of the booking and can view them on the calendar too. When invoices are sent, I can see it on the site, and digitally sign the pension form (this is one of the best bits!). I can access it from home or my mobile which is useful as when I am not in surgery is when I usually need a locum."
Debbie, Practice Manager, St Ives