Medical Xpress October 29, 2025
A new study has revealed that hidden social and cultural barriers—not just workload and pay—are driving nurses out of general practice and threatening the stability of primary care.
Researchers from the University of York found that nurses working in GP surgeries often face challenges linked to class, ethnicity, gender, ageism and professional status.
These factors leave many feeling undervalued, overlooked and excluded within their workplaces, ultimately influencing their decision to stay or leave the profession.
The study draws on interviews with 41 participants, including current and former nurses working in general practice across England and Wales. The research explored how professional identity and belonging are shaped in everyday practice.
Less valued
Many nurses described feeling “less valued” than doctors and...
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