Table 3 The percentage shortage/surplus in FTE GPs for different area sizes including the surrounding areas ( n = 2,773)
Residents class | Mean FTE GP needed based on the expected demand for GP care | Actual mean FTE GP supply | Mean % shortage/surplus in FTE GP based on needed GP care* | Postcode (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000-2,500 | 0.70 | 0.60 | -18.9 | 553 |
2,500-5,000 | 1.58 | 1.67 | 5.89 | 372 |
5,000-7,500 | 2.66 | 2.68 | -0.23 | 251 |
7,500-10,000 | 3.84 | 3.87 | 0.19 | 199 |
10,000-15,000 | 5.38 | 5.69 | 5.19 | 289 |
15,000-20,000 | 7.54 | 7.91 | 4.93 | 200 |
20,000-30,000 | 10.49 | 10.75 | 2.93 | 340 |
>30,000 | 25.74 | 28.59 | 9.59 | 569 |