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General Medical Services

The current GMS contract was introduced in 2004 and substantially revised in 2006.

Information about payments related to the contract can be obtained from the latest Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE).

Full Contract Details from the DH Website


A

Document Name Source Date
pdf icon Accepting Donations from Patients - GPC guidance GPC August 2007
word file Access 2006-07 - Focus on guidance GPC March 2006
external link Access to health records by patients - BMA guidance revised 2007 BMA October 2007
word file Age discrimination - Guidance on the implications of the new age discrimination legislation GPC August 2007
pdf file Agenda for change and practice staff - Focus on guidance GPC December 2005
word file Annual Certificate of Pensionable Earnings - GPC Guidance for GPs' Accountants GPC 2005

B

Document Name Source Date
word file Basket LESs - Enhanced Services Sub Group view GPC March 2005
word file BMA involvement in implementation of the SHA visions published under Lord Darzi's NHS Next Stage Review BMA August 2008

C

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Cash to accruals - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
pdf file Chaperones - Guidance on the role and effective use of chaperones in primary and community care settings NHS Clinical Governance Support Team June 2005
word file Charges to NHS patients - Guidance for GPs BMA January 2007
pdf file Charging patients - Frequently asked questions GPC April 2008
pdf file Child Death Review Process BMA July 2009
pdf file Choice and Booking DES - Frequently asked questions from the DH DH January 2007
word file Choice and Booking DES - Focus on guidance GPC March 2006
pdf file Clinical DES for GMS Contract 2008/9 - Guidance for medical practitioners undertaking work under the collaborative arrangements GPC March 2009
word file Collaborative arrangements - Guidance for medical practitioners undertaking work under the collaborative arrangements GPC January 2007
pdf file Community Hospital GPs - Focus on guidance GPC July 2005
pdf file Community Hospital GPs - Focus on guidance GPC Revised October 2007
word file Community Hospital GPs - interim guidance - Focus on guidance GPC February 2005
pdf file Confirmation and Certification of Death GPC guidance GPC June 2009
pdf file Corporate Manslaughter Act - Focus on guidance GPC July 2008
word file Confidentiality and disclosure of information to PCTs in primary care - BMA guidance for GPs BMA August 2007
pdf file Contracts - standard and default - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
pdf file Contracts and partnerships - the nature of - Focus on guidance BMA September 2003
pdf file Contractual issues for GPs - GPC guidance GPC April 2007

D

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Data Protection Act 1998 - consent form - Example form for releasing health records under the DPA BMA July 2003
word file Dental problems: "Patients presenting with dental problems” - Guidance on GP responsibilities GPC December 2005
word file DES - Alcohol SPCT August 2008
word file DES Childhood Immunisation SPCT August 2008
pdf file DES Direction Amendment DH February 2009
word file DES- Ethnicity SPCT August 2008
word file DES Flu and Pneumococcal Immunisation SPCT August 2008
word file DES - Heart Failure SPCT August 2008
word file DES - I M & T SPCT August 2008
word file DES Learning Disabilities SPCT August 2008
word file DES - Minor Surgery SPCT August 2008
word file DES - Osteoporosis SPCT August 2008
pdf file DES - Violent Patient Risk Assessment Form SPCT August 2008
pdf file DH Patient Survey Update June 2009 DH June 2009
word file Disability Discrimination Act - physical adjustments to GP premisesDisability Discrimination Act - physical adjustments to GP premises - GPC guidance GPC April 2003
word file Dispensing Doctors Fee Scale 2009-10Focus On GPC September 2009
word file Dynamising factor - Focus on guidance GPC September 2004
word file Dynamising factor (March 2005 update) - Focus on guidance GPC March 2005
word file Dynamising factor (March 2007 update) - GPC guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Dynamising factor (May 2008 update) Focus on - GPC guidance GPC May 2008
word file Dynamising factors - frequently asked questions - Focus on guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Dynamising factor - November 2008 - Focus on guidance GPC November 2008

E

Document Name Source Date
word file Earnings and Expenses Enquiry 2006/7 - Main Paper Summary DH October 2008
pdf file Earnings and Expenses Enquiry 2006/7 - Initial Report DH October 2008
pdf file Earnings and Expenses Enquiry 2006/7 - How is General Practice Funded DH October 2008
pdf file Electronic Patient Records - Good practice guidelines for General Practice from the DH DH July 2005
pdf file Eligiblity Criteria Flowchart - Who is eligible for Treatment
pdf file Enhanced services - Focus on guidance GPC July 2003
pdf file Enhanced services - the financial monitoring of - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
pdf file Enhanced services - update - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
word file Enhanced services – GPC list of currently available LES specifications - List of available LES specifications by topic area as of January 2006 GPC March 2006
word file Enhanced services and floors from April 2007 - GPC guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Enhanced services contestability, best practice guidelines - Implementation Co-ordination Group (ICG) guidance ICG MAy 2007
word file Enhanced services floor - agreeing the - GPC guidance GPC February 2005
pdf file Enhanced services floor underspend - Letter from the DH DH March 2005
pdf file Exception reporting - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
pdf file Exception reporting - joint guidance - GPC/NHS Employers guidance GPC/NHS Employers October 2006
word file Excessive prescribing - Focus on guidance GPC November 2006
pdf file Extended Access 2008/09 (Sept) - Focus on guidance GPC September 2008
pdf file Extended Hours Access Scheme DES - Final Guidance DH September 2008

F

Document Name Source Date
external link Firearms - Guidance from the BMA’s Ethics Department BMA February 2004
external link Freedom of Information Act (2000) - Link to overview on the BMA website BMA 2007
word file Freedom of Information Act (2000) - completing your publication scheme - Guidance for completing your model publication scheme NHS/BMA July 2003
external link Freedom of Information Act (2000) - frequently asked questions - Link to frequently asked questions on the BMA website BMA September 2005
pdf file Freedom of Information Act (2000) - model publication scheme - Joint NHS/BMA guidance for GPs NHS/BMA July 2003
pdf file Funding for the new GMS contract - Focus on guidance GPC October 2003
pdf file Future of Practice Premises GPC March 2010

G

Document Name Source Date
pdf file GMS indicative contractor budgets - Focus on guidance GPC July 2005
pdf file Good medical practice for GPs - GPC/RCGP guidance GPC/RCGP September 2002
word file The GP Earnings and Expenses 2007/08 Final Report GPC/RCGP September 2002
pdf file GP Led Health Centre Procurement Timetable SPCT May 2008
pdf file GP Referral Incentive Schemes BMA January 2009
pdf file GP Systems of Choice (GPSoC) - Letter from Dr Paul Cundy, Chairman, GPC IT Subcommittee GPC February 2008
pdf file GP Systems of Choice (GPSoC)Guidance from Connecting for Health NHS March 2007
word file Guidance to PCTs on Calculating PE7 and PE8 Easements DH February 2010
external link Guns - Guidance from the BMA’s Ethics Department BMA February 2004

H

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Hazardous waste regulations - GPC guidance GPC July 2005
pdf file Health Service Body Status - GPC guidance GPC June 2004
word file Hepatitis B immunisation for employees at risk - GPC guidance GPC August 2005
pdf file High Quality for All - Full Report (3MB) DH June 2008
pdf file High Quality For All - Summary Report DH June 2008
word file High Quality For All - NSR Final Report - BMA Summary BMA July 2008
word file High Quality For All - A High Quality Workforce - BMA Summary BMA July 2008
word file High Quality For All - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - BMA Summary BMA July 2008
pdf file High Quality For All - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - Next Stage Review Guidance for LMCs BMA November 2008

I

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Improving GP Services - Focus On GPC July 2009
word file IM&T DES - implementing the (data accreditation) - GPC guidance GPC April 2006
pdf file IM&T support services guidance (previously SLA) - DH guidance DH April 2006
pdf file Improving care pathways - The latest joint paper produced by the General Practitioners Committee (GPC) and the Central Consultants and Specialists Committee (CCSC) GPC/CCSC January 2008
word file Improving communication, the exchange of information and patient care - Suggested guidelines from the BMA for secondary care doctors and GPs BMA October 2007
pdf file Information - how to access - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
pdf file Information management and technology - funding for - Focus on guidance GPC September 2003
pdf file Information management and technology - funding for, 2nd update - Focus on guidance GPC November 2003
pdf file Information management and technology - funding for, 3rd update - Focus on guidance GPC April 2004
pdf file Involvement with private companies and other health professionalsFrequently asked questions GPC April 2008

J

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Jury Service - Guidance on aspects of jury service BMA November 2005

K

L

Document Name Source Date
word file Leg Ulcers and District Nurses - Enhanced Services Sub-group advice GPC March 2006
word file LES - Smoking Cessation SPCT August 2008
word file List size – the financial implications of increasing list size - GPC guidance GPC February 2006
pdf file LMCs - the role of - Focus on guidance GPC October 2003
pdf file LMCs - the role of (updated) - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
word file Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) (England only) - GPC guidance for GPs GPC January 2007
word file Locums – negotiating fees in General Practice - Guidance on aspects of jury service GPC 2005
excel link Locums – negotiating fees in General Practice - Excel Spreadsheet calculator BMA

M

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Managing disputes with PCTs - GPC guidance for GPs GPC January 2008
word file Medicines administered in nurseries - Letter from the Department for Children, Schools and Families Department for Children, Schools and Families
pdf file Mental Capacity Act - Guidance for GPs BMA October 2007
word file Microalbuminuria Screening LMC 2006
weblink file Microsoft Licensing Home User If you encounter a problem with registration then please email hupvalue@msdirectservices.com and you can order that way Microsoft 2009
word file Misuse of Drugs Act - changes to the Statutory Instrument - DH update DH June 2006
word file Misuse of Drugs Act - explanatory memorandum - DH guidance DH June 2006

N

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Nationally accredited systems - the choice of - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
word file NES - Immediate Care and First Response Care SPCT August 2008
word file NES - Near Patient Testing Service (DMARD) SPCT August 2008
word file NES - Contraceptive Devices SPCT August 2008
word file NES - Minor Injury Services SPCT August 2008
pdf file The New Tax BracketFocus on Guidance GPC March 2010
pdf file NHS Complaints Proceedure Guidance - GPC Guicance GPC September 2009
pdf file NHS Next Stage Review - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care DH July 2008
pdf file NHS Next Stage Review - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - What it means for Local Government DH July 2008
pdf file NHS Next Stage Review - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - What it means for Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors and AHPs DH July 2008
pdf file NHS Next Stage Review - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - What it means for GPs and Practice Staff DH July 2008
pdf file NHS Next Stage Review - Our Vision for Primary and Community Care - What it means for Patients and the Public DH July 2008
pdf file NHS Pension Scheme Consultation Review NHS Employers 2004
word file NHS Reform - BMA briefing document on NHS reform to support cross-sector discussions BMA July 2007
word file Non-GP partners' pension contributions and tax relief - GPC guidance GPC March 2005

O

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Out of hours - Focus on guidance GPC August 2003
pdf file Out of hours (June 2004 first update) - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
pdf file Out of hours update (June 2004 second update) - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
pdf file Out of hours solo GP NHS Pension form NHS Pensions
word file Overseas patients - the treatment of - GPC guidance GPC May 2005
word file Overseas visitors - who is eligible for NHS treatment? - GPC guidance GPC April 2006

P

Document Name Source Date
word file Partnership agreements - GPC guidance GPC February 2006
word file Patient Experience Survey (PES) - Focus on guidance GPC October 2006
pdf file Patient Experience Survey (PES) (updated) GPC December 2006
pdf file Patient registration - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
word file Patient transport - Enhanced Services Sub-group view GPC February 2006
pdf file Payments for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations 2004/05 - Focus on guidance GPC May 2004
pdf file Payments for Vaccines Kent LMC July 2008
word file Pensionable earnings - guidance for GPs' accountants - GPC guidance GPC August 2005
word file Pensionalble GP earnings - assessment of - Focus on guidance GPC March 2005
word file Pensions flexibilities - Focus on guidance GPC September 2004
word file Pensions: an overview - Focus on guidance GPC September 2004
excel file Pensions: Main 2008/9 Certificate GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Pensions: Main Certificate Guidance Notes GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Pensions: Main Certificate FAQ GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Pensions: Pension Overlaps GPC Pensions Department November 2009
excel file Pensions: Main 2008/9 Certificate for Limited Companies GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Pensions: Main Certificate Guidance Notes for Limited Comanies GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Pensions: Main Certificate FAQ for Limited Companies GPC Pensions Department November 2009
word file Performers list for GPs applying as individuals - GPC guidance GPC April 2005
pdf file Personal medical services (PMS) - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
word file Phlebotomy - Enhanced Services Subgroup statement GPC July 2005
pdf file Police request for medical reports for injuries - circular - Extract from the Home Office Circular 24/98 Home Office 1998
pdf file Police request for medical reports for injuries - letter - letter to Chief Constables from Paul Whitehouse, Association of Chief Police Officers ACPO June 2001
pdf file Postgraduate education after the PGEA - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - commissioning plan and agreement - GPC guidance on the commissioning plan and agreement with the PCT GPC May 2006
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - component 2 of the PBC DES - GPC guidance GPC May 2007
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - component 2 of the PBC DES - GPC guidance GPC May 2007
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - consortium working - GPC guidance GPC April 2006
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - detailed analysis 2007-08 - GPC guidance on detailed analysis of policy and guidelines in 2007-08 GPC March 2007
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - division of freed up resources - GPC guidance GPC April 2006
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - GPC guidance - Guidance from the GPC GPC March 2005
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - key issues 2007-08 - GPC guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - technical guidance - DH technical guidance GPC 2003
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - toolkit for PCTs - Primary Care Contracting Toolkit for PCTs NHS April 2005
word file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - towards the PBC DES (England - Focus on guidance GPC February 2006
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) - universal coverage - DH guidance on achieving universal coverage DH January 2006
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) and enhanced services funding - GPC guidance GPC June 2005
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) dual roles of commissioner/provider - GPC guidance on the dual role of the practice based commissioner and GP provider, avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring probity GPC January 2008
pdf file Practice based commissioning (PBC) in 2008-09 - GPC guidance on the state of play for PBC in 2008-09 GPC January 2008
pdf file Practice based commissioning and wider commissioning - Useful weblinks (England only) BMA August 2007
word file Practice premises - Focus on guidance GPC January 2004
pdf file Practice staff under the new contract - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
pdf file Premises - the future of GP practice premises - GPC guidance GPC October 2004
pdf file Premises costs - Focus on guidance GPC April 2004
pdf file Preparing for implementation - Focus on guidance GPC January 2004
pdf file Prescribing - information and guidance - GPC guidance GPC September 2004
pdf file Prescribing and the primary and secondary care interface - Revised GPC guidance GPC February 2007
word file Primary Medical Contracts - who can hold what? - GPC guidance GPC February 2007
word file Primary medical services contracts: advertising and appeal - GPC guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Primary Medical Services - DES Directions DH February 2009
word file Private hospitals, nursing and residential homes - treating patients - GPC guidance on treating patients in private hospitals, nursing and residential homes GPC March 2005
pdf file Private practice - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
word file Procurement Guidance - GPC guidance concerning the procurement of new primary care services following the Interim Report of Lord Darzi's NHS Next Stage Review. GPC May 2008

Q

Document Name Source Date
pdf file QMAS - Focus on guidance GPC October 2004
weblink QOF Business Rules v12 NHS August 2008
pdf file QOF Guidance 2008-9 NHS June 2008
pdf file QOF - the review of - Focus on guidance GPC May 2004
pdf file QOF framework 2006 - what has changed - Focus on guidance GPC February 2006
word file QOF payments - Focus on guidance GPC February 2007
word file Quality achievement payments - Focus on guidance GPC February 2005
pdf file Quality and outcomes framework - Focus on guidance GPC September 2003
pdf file Quality and outcomes framework - update - Focus on guidance GPC March 2004
pdf file Quality and outcomes framework 2008 - Focus on guidance GPC March 2008
word file Quality and Outcomes Framework Management and Analysis System (QMAS) - Focus on guidance GPC February 2007
word file Quality and performance management standards - Focus on guidance GPC February 2007
pdf file Quality payments - Focus on guidance GPC October 2003

R

Document Name Source Date
word file Read codes - QOF 2006-07 - Focus on guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Records Management: NHS Code of Practice Part 1 - DH code of practice on records management DH April 2006
pdf file Records Management: NHS Code of Practice Part 2 - DH code of practice on records management GPC April 2006
word file Referral management - frequently asked questions - GPC guidance GPC January 2006
pdf file Referral management schemes - GPC guidance GPC March 2007
pdf file Referrals to complementary therapists - GPC guidance GPC May 2009
word file Removal of patients from GP lists - GPC guidance GPC April 2005
external link Returners - GPC guidance - Link to the GPC website GPC December 2006
word file Returners - GPC guidance GPC October 2006
word file Revisions to the GMS contract 2006-07 - Focus on guidance GPC March 2006

S

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Safeguarding patient services, maintaining cost-effectiveness - GPC guidance GPC April 2007
pdf file Salaried GPs - Focus on guidance - revised February 2009 GPC February 2009
pdf file Salaried GPs - Focus on guidance - revised August 2007 GPC August 2007
pdf file Salaried GPs - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
pdf file Sale of goodwill - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004
word file SCR Summary Guidance GPC February 2010
pdf file SCR Opt-Out Form GPC February 2010
pdf file Seniority Payments - Updated January 09 - Focus on guidance GPC January 2009
word file Services that should not be provided under primary medical services - GPC guidance GPC August 2006
word file SFE changes 2006-07 (England) - Focus on guidance GPC April 2006
web link SFE Consolidated GPC March 2009
pdf file SFE Amendments Extended Hours DES DH September 2008
pdf file SFE Amendments 2009 DH February 2009
excel file Standard Childhood Immunisation Payment Calculator LMC June 2009
pdf file Superannuation contributions - Focus on guidance GPC July 2004
word file Superannuation contributions - 2nd update - Focus on guidance GPC September 2004
word file Suspended GP Performer - The - GPC guidance GPC March 2006

T

Document Name Source Date
word file Travel vaccinations - GPC guidance GPC September 2004

U

V

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Vaccinations and immunisations - Focus on guidance GPC April 2004
word file Violent and racially abusive patients – provision of care to - BMA guidance on the provision of care to violent and racially abusive patients BMA

W

Document Name Source Date
pdf file Waste disposal - guidance on hazardous waste regulations - GPC guidance GPC July 2005

XYZ

Personal Medical Services

PMS services are governed by the NHS PMS Agreement Regulations

Latest PMS legislation info from the DH


Document Name Source Date
pdf file Personal medical services (PMS) - Focus on guidance GPC February 2004
word file PMS Reviewing Contractual Arrangements - GPC Guidance GPC March 2007
word file PMS Contractors - GPC Guidance GPC April 2006

Salaried/Sessional GPs

Newsletters from the BMA

Document Name Source Date
pdf file FLU - Locum GPs Death in Service Payments BMA August 2009
external link Employment of a Salaried General Practitioner by a GMS Practice - Model offer letter for the employment of a salaried GP by a GMS Practice BMA October 2006
external link Employment Terms and Conditions for a Salaried GP BMA October 2006
external link Extended hours - GPC guidance for Salaried GPs GPC April 2008
external link Job Planning -GPC Guidance GPC November 2005
external link Model GP retainer scheme contract - GPC Guidance GPC January 2005
external link Negotiating your salary - guidance for salaried GPs BMA April 2008
pdf file Salaried GPs - Focus on guidance - revised August 2007 GPC August 2007
pdf file Salaried GPs - Focus on guidance GPC June 2004

Registrar

E-Bulletins from the GPC

Other Useful Documents

Document Name Source Date
pdf icon Allowance,Accommodation, Removal and Associated Expenses of GP Registrars in General Practice NHS July 2007
pdf icon Registrars Pay and Pay Protection - Guidance from NHS Employers NHS June 2005