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Collaborative GP Networks

Updated on Friday, 3 August 2018, 1710 views

Should GP practices consider forming networks?

Are all practices really faced with the prospect of forming larger organisations in order to survive?

If you are a GP asking these questions this guidance sets out:

This guidance mainly applies to practices in England, but the principles of collaborative networks can also be applied across the UK.

The General Practitioners Committee (GPC) does not endorse or support any specific model, but is merely highlighting the different ways that GPs can and do organise themselves.

Please note: The contents of this document and any advice generated by the GPC of the BMA are for reference purposes only. Specific legal and financial advice about your individual circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action based on any advice generated via this document. Download Full Document Collaborative GP Networks

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