IMPORTANT, HMRC Scam
We have been made aware of an email scam targeting practices throughout the country. The email purports to be from HMRC and advises you can reclaim overpaid tax returns. I am sorry to say that there is no money waiting for you via this email and advice from HMRC is that they would not usually send such. Just hit delete! 

GP Trainee Framework Contract

The GP trainee framework contract has been updated by the GPC and COGPED to bring it in line with current legislation and terminology. The changes to the framework are not the result of a negotiation and are in no way connected to the ongoing negotiations for a new contract for all doctors in training. We recommend that the framework is used for all GP trainees.

Federated Flexiplan No. 1 Pension Scheme
This industry-wide occupational pension scheme covers workers in the health and education sectors and was set up in 1966. The scheme is currently being wound up, having closed to future accrual on 1 February 2010, with a deficit of approximately £20 million. The GPC would like to hear from any practices that are members of the scheme that may have been affected by increasing cost liabilities as a result of the deficit. Please contact info.gpc@bma.org.uk  to share your experiences.