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But we are not facing a big problem that we are aware of at this stage.

Can I ask about Devon, Dr Strain? Are the GPs there more consistent in their approach than is the case in Scotland?

Who would take the lead on setting that up?

Is there anything else that any of you think we should consider that we have not asked you about?

Thank you, convener—I am pleased to take part in the session. For interest, I note that my constituency is in the east end of Glasgow, which is generally seen as one of the poorer areas of Scotland.

I will build on some of the previous questions. GPs have been mentioned quite a lot, and the theme of my questions is how we share learning. I get the impression, certainly in Scotland, that one or two GPs are specialising in long Covid and are into it 100 per cent, while other GPs are clearly less familiar with it.

We can start with GPs—and perhaps start in London—and then move on to other aspects. How does that work in practice? Are GPs being given information from the top down, or do they share it with each other? Is there a consistent approach to informing GPs?

Ms Jones, is there also an idea of a network of GPs in Wales?

That is all very helpful.

Let us widen this out a bit. I wish to start with Dr Heightman again, if possible. How about sharing between universities, such as your university and Scottish universities, or even those in Germany or America? Is a lot of international networking going on around long Covid?

I probably should not make this confession, but I am an accountant, and we are meant to do continuing professional development. Let us say that some of us do it more than others, so there can be a bit of inconsistency. In general terms, would that also be true of GPs?

I will turn to some of the more land-based regional health boards. How do you see that picture of educating GPs and other professionals?

In the case of NHS Lothian, we have had the good model of the pilot with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. I was at a separate seminar about that, which was very impressive. If individual GPs or other medical professionals really want to get into a subject such as long Covid, is it largely up to them or does the health board try and push things more?