Hull doctor speaks out about workloads GPs are facing
A nationwide study shows many are leaving the profession
There's concern about a fall in the number of GPs with one doctor in Hull telling us many are quitting because they're totally burnt out.
Around half of surgeries have had staff leave over the last five years because of 'unmanageable workloads'.
Dr Brian McGregor works for a Hull practice and is part of the 'Rebuild General practice campaign' group.
He spoke to us about the situation.
"People are leaving mid career because the work life balance just isn't there and it's just not sustainable."
"We talk about part time GPs but when you're doing a 12 and a half hour job - three days is a full time job".
"We're calling for more recruitment, we want to increase the number of places in medical school."
"We want to try and encourage doctors to choose general practice but while you've got a challenging work scenario - who wants to put themselves into the "fire pit" and that risk."
"I support GPs who are on the edge and are struggling."
"I've got young parents in their late 30s who never get home to put their children to bed, who don't get to have their tea with their families."
"I've been a GP for 30 years and the job has really changed over that time."
"A lot of people that were seen in hospital are now seen by their GP, people with more than one illness are all being managed by their GP."