Focus on physician assistants

Advice for GPs following the publication of the Leng Review.

Audience: GPs
Updated: Wednesday 20 August 2025
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The Leng Review into physician and anaesthesia associates was published on 16th July 2025. The government has accepted the recommendations in full and NHS England has issued guidance to systems leaders on changes to be implemented immediately.

The report has been published following stakeholder engagement and an evidence review. It makes 18 recommendations.

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