Table 1. Characteristics of GP focus group participants
Characteristics of GPs (n = 14)n
Years qualified
 N/A (GPST)1
 ≤55
 6–102
 11–204
 ≥212
GP job role
 Locum1
 Partner2
 Salaried10
 Trainee1
Is a parent
 Yes11
 No3
Gender
 Female13
 Male1
Location
 East Midlands5
 North East1
 London2
 West Midlands6
Deprivation level of practicea
 Affluent2
 Deprived9
 Mixed2
Ethnic diversity of practicea
 Very little diversity, mostly White British8
 Very diverse, multi-ethnic2
 Mixed3
  • an = 13, not applicable to locum GP. GPST = general practice specialty trainee