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September 10, 2025BJGP OpenOpen Access

Has the new Scottish GP contract improved GPs’ working lives in deprived areas? A secondary analysis of two cross-sectional national surveys of GPs’ views in 2018 and 2023

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Secondary analysis shows changes in job satisfaction and pressures among GPs from 2018 to 2023, indicating persistent health inequalities.

In 2023, GPs in affluent areas reported lower job pressures compared to those in deprived areas, revealing a significant disparity.
Job satisfaction improved for GPs in affluent areas between 2018 and 2023, while deprived areas saw increased job pressures.
Secondary analysis of cross-sectional surveys captured GP experiences in affluent versus deprived regions across two time points.
Persistent contrasts in working life experiences highlight the need for targeted strategies to address ongoing health inequalities.

Ng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Secondary analysis shows changes in job satisfaction and pressures among GPs from 2018 to 2023, indicating persistent health inequalities.