Action 7A successful deployment of Physician Associates

Description	Developing a model to successfully introduce Physician Associates (PAs) into primary and urgent care settings, along with the necessary governance structures.
Benefits	Expanding the healthcare team with more professionals helps improve patient care, access, and efficiency. A mix of healthcare roles allows for better coordination and quicker treatment. PAs play a key part in this, handling routine cases, physical exams, and chronic conditions, freeing up doctors for more complex care. Their broad skill set makes them valuable in providing patient-centred, holistic care. A clear model for integrating PAs will ensure they fit well into teams, leading to better patient outcomes.
Progress so far	This action was paused in 2024 while the Leng Review took place. The review has now been published, and we are considering the guidance before deciding the next steps.
Next steps	We are looking at the findings of the Leng Review to help decide how to take this action forward.