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GP shortage set to slowly ease PAULA HULBURT
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A shortage of doctors which has left some patients struggling to access regular healthcare could soon be over.
Six new GPs have been recruited over the last three months with more recruits set to arrive in the region soon. Three surgeries, Picton Medical Centre, Marlborough Health Centre and Havelock Medical
Teams battle to a tight finish at Picton’s Maritime Festival at the weekend. Photo: Matt Brown.
Centre are currently accepting enrolments but this changes on a day to day basis. This number will increase in the next few months, health bosses say. Te Whatu - Ora Nelson Marlbor-
ough General Manager for Strategy, Primary & Community Cathy O’Malley says there are a number of local and national initiatives focused on training and recruiting new staff. “Te Whatu Ora – Nelson Marl-
borough has strong links with community GPs. Together we provide care in partnership and are dedicated to increasing the GP workforce.
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