Forward recommendations for action
| Develop post-qualification preceptorship training for PAs, specifically rotational preceptorships, which would include rotation through specialties and primary care. |
| Support onward development of qualified PAs, with training in clinical leadership, NHS management and medical education. |
| Push for national standards of continuous professional development for PAs, including annual appraisal. |
| Consider tailoring financial support to challenged workforce and geographical areas to aid recruitment and widening participation. |
| Market future university recruitment for PAs focusing on local university graduates and those already living within the region. |
| Invest in education of the front line staff specifically in primary care, surrounding the usability of PAs within primary care. |
| Train the PAs in personal resilience to reduce the impact on them of others emotional projections. |
| Improve public awareness on the role of PAs. |
| Establish and evaluate adequate support for the post-qualification PA workforce. |