The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has significant concerns about the additional roles
reimbursement scheme (ARRS), particularly the impact on general practice nurses (GPNs). With NHS England’s ARRS now funding 17 multidisciplinary team roles in primary care, the QNI is disappointed to see the continued exclusion of GPNs from the scheme.
Many practices are now employing large numbers of staff through the ARRS, with GPNs being required to support new starters, despite being excluded from recruitment into
the scheme.