Table 1.
Characteristics of the practices of the participating GPs
| Characteristic | Median (IQR) | England average27,29 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time equivalent GPs, n | 5.5 (4.0–7.0) | 5.16 |
| Registered patients, n | 10 671 (7772–12 576) | 8852 |
| Proportion of patients aged >65 years | 16.9 (15.4–20.1) | 17.5 |
| Proportion of patients with at least one long-term condition | 57.3 (47.6–59.9) | 52.4 |
| Deprivation decile | 7.5 (4.0–10) | – |
| Deprivation scorea | 15.6 (9.9–27.9) | 21.7 |
a
The larger the score, the more deprived the area. IQR = interquartile range.