Induction and Refresher Scheme

The Induction and Refresher Scheme in England provides an opportunity for general practitioners who have previously been on the General Medical Council’s GP Register and on the NHS England National Performers List, to safely return to general practice, following a career break or time spent working abroad. It also supports the safe introduction of overseas GPs who have qualified outside the UK and have no previous NHS GP experience

Th re-launched Induction and Refresher programme was launched on 25 March 2015. The national scheme is coordinated by NHSE, the General Practitioners Committee (GPC) of the BMA and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). 

GP Retention Scheme

The GP Retention Scheme is a package of financial and educational support to help doctors, who might otherwise leave the profession, remain in clinical general practice.

The GP Retention Scheme replaces the Retained Doctors Scheme 2016. The scheme continues to be managed jointly by the local offices of NHSE.