Increase in filled GP training places following campaign

There's been a 16% increase in the number of GP training places filled compared to last year. Credit: PA

There's been an increase in filled GP training places following the launch of a Welsh Government campaign.

Compared to last years' figures there's been a 16% increase in the number of GP training places filled, with Wales' Health Secretary Vaughn Gething calling the rise "something to celebrate."

Following the introduction of a financial incentive scheme in targeted areas of Wales, first round recruitment has already resulted in 100% fill rates in the Pembrokeshire, North Wales East and North Wales West GP training schemes.

Following re-advertising, the Welsh Government say it's confident fill rates for the Ceredigion and North Wales Central scheme will also improve.