Previous analyses of primary care workforce data have lacked access to the detailed information about newer types of practitioners that is now available. This study describes baseline employment patterns against which future changes can be assessed and facilitates analyses to consider associations with health outcomes and costs. Results of the study indicate that GPs and practice nurses significantly outnumber other practitioner groups in the primary care workforce, and few newer types of practitioner are reported. Comparison of practitioner deployment across Health Education England regions highlights differences that may be associated with regional variation in workforce planning, training, and commissioning. |