Part time General Practitioners
| Authority | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-02-22 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-03-16 |
| Case ID | 1678258 |
Summary
A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the number of practicing GPs in the Isle of Man, specifically focusing on part-time workers and their gender distribution. The authority disclosed that there are 103 GPs on the Performers List, provided a breakdown of part-time sessions by practice, and stated that 55% of part-time GPs are female.
Key Facts
- There are 103 GPs on the Isle of Man Performers List, including partners, locums, salaried GPs, and trainees.
- Full-time work is defined as 8 sessions per week.
- Part-time GP session counts vary by practice, with Peel having the highest at 4 and Hailwood having 0.
- 55% of GPs working part time in practices are female.
- The gender statistic excludes locums who choose their own working hours and locations.
Data Disclosed
- 103
- 2021-02-22
- 2021-03-16
- 15 March 2021
- 8 sessions
- 3
- 2
- 0
- 4
- 55%
- 1678258
Original Request
Question 1 How many practicing GP doctors are there in the Isle of Man? Question 2 How many of those are working part time? Question 3 Of those who are working part time what percentage are female?
Data Tables (2)
| Finch Hill | 3 |
|---|---|
| Kensington | 3 |
| Snaefell | 2 |
| Hailwood | 0 |
| Palatine | 3 |
| Laxey/Village Walk | 2 |
|---|---|
| Ramsey | 2 |
| Peel | 4 |
| Ballasalla | 2 |
| Castletown | 2 |
| Port Erin | 3 |
Full Response Text
Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA
(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc
Our ref: 1678258 15 March 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 22 February 2021 and which states:
"Question 1 How many practicing GP doctors are there in the Isle of Man? Question 2 How many of those are working part time? Question 3 Of those who are working part time what percentage are female?"
Response to your request We are pleased to be able to provide a response to your request with answers to your questions. Question 1 How many practicing GP doctors are there in the Isle of Man? 103 GP’s are on the Isle of Man Performers List. This figure is made up of partners in GP Practice, locums, salaried GPs and trainees. Question 2 How many of those are working part time? Finch Hill 3 Kensington 3 Snaefell 2 Hailwood 0 Palatine 3
Laxey/Village Walk
2
Ramsey
2
Peel
4
Ballasalla
2
Castletown
2
Port Erin
3
Please note that full time is 8 sessions a week.
Question 3
Of those who are working part time what percentage are female?"
55% of the GP’s who work part time are female.
Please note this figure relates only to GP’s who work in practices and does not include
Locums who choose when and where they work.
Please quote the reference number 1678258 in any future communications.
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