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Written question asked by Rebecca Harris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


General Practitioners: Castle Point

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an estimate of the number of FTE GPs at surgeries in Castle Point constituency over each of the next five years.

Answer

As independent businesses that hold contracts with the National Health Service, practices determine the staffing skill mix to best suit the patients they serve. GP services are commissioned and assured by integrated care boards to meet the needs of changing populations and demographics.

Total full-time equivalent GPs in Castle Point constituency have increased in the past five years, from 31.37 in May 2022 to 41.58 in May 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18572
Session
2026-27
Subjects
General practitioners Castle Point
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk