Bulletin 09.03.2010
Future of GP Practice Premises, updated document
This updated guidance examines the current state and future of the various primary care premises development options available and describes the premises provisions of the GMS contract. It incorporates GPC guidance on the premises costs directions and on the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act.
CQC Quick Guide to Registration
The Care Quality Commission is introducing a new registration system for all NHS Trusts, independent healthcare providers and adult social care providers. The new system comes in gradually from April 2010. This guidance provides a quick guide to registration.
GP Earnings and Expenses 2007/8, final report
The GP Earnings and Expenses 2007/08 Final Report has been published. The Provisional Report for 2007/08 was published in September 2009. This Final Report for 2007/08 contains additional information on earnings and expenses by practice size, Strategic Health Authority and rurality.
Salaried GP Handbook (BMA members only)
The 2010 version of the salaried GP handbook is published 8 March and is free to all BMA members on request via e-mail, support@bma.org.uk or telephone 0300 123 123. Salaried GP BMA members should receive a copy automatically by 22 March, if you have not received your copy by this date use the above details to make your request. The Handbook explains the legal entitlements of all salaried GPs as employees. It therefore helps to ensure that salaried GPs are aware of their statutory and contractual rights, and helps to prevent GP employers unwittingly falling foul of the law. It also contains sections on other topics such as how to become a salaried GP and the work involved.
This 2010 version of the Handbook has been updated to take account of changes in employment law and other areas, as well as clarifying guidance from the previous handbook. It includes new sections on maternity leave and redundancy, and updated information on many other areas such as salary, hours of work, sick leave and employment protection. The 2010 handbook is also be available to members here.