Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 36
36
Rejected
Collect annual data on primary care practitioners' training hours in women’s reproductive health.
Recommendation
NHS Digital should collect data on how many hours of training primary care practitioners undergo annually in the field of women’s reproductive health. (Paragraph 131) Medical education
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation for NHS Digital to collect data on training hours for primary care practitioners, citing burdens, potential overlap with regulators, and logistical challenges, and refers to existing CPD and appraisal processes.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
We recognise the importance and value of primary healthcare professionals undertaking training in women’s reproductive health conditions. NHS England does not currently plan to collect data on training hours for primary care practitioners due to: • the burdens this would impose on general practice • potential overlap with the responsibilities of regulators • logistical challenges Primary care practitioners participate in CPD, which ensures they remain up to date in their field. The sufficiency of this training against their scope of practice is assessed through the appraisal process. It is the responsibility of both the practitioner and their appraiser to identify and address any training gaps. Regulators also define CPD requirements, including the number of hours needed to retain professional registration.