Just 37 doctors taken on in push to recruit 100 GP's

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Oct 2016, 10:27 BST

Updated 25th Oct 2016, 17:04 BST

Only 37 doctors in recruitment drive
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Only 37 doctors have taken up posts following a drive to recruit 100 new GPs in Scotland, it has been revealed.

The Scottish Government advertised the extra positions in August amid growing concerns about staffing shortages in general practice, with a £20,000 incentive offered for trainees taking up 37 posts in remote and rural areas.

The Herald newspaper reported that of the 37 posts filled, only 15 were based in one of the bursary areas.