30 GPs leave Manx practices over six-year period

Retirement and leaving Island among reasons for departures

Thirty GPs have left practices on the Isle of Man in the last six years.

The figures, published in response to a Tynwald written question, include one departure so far in 2023, but acknowledged that another three are due to leave imminently.

During the same period, 25 GPs have joined practices.

Of those departing, 16 have retired, six have moved off Island and three have moved into private practice.