Updated PGD and PSD guidance

The GPC’s guidance on Patient Group Directions (PGD) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD) in general practice was last updated in 2015.

There have been no changes to the legislation relating to PGDs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The CQC guidance is helpful too as it references PCNs. Click here to see the BMA's current guidance. 

Last updated : 10 Nov 2021

 

LMC finance workshops 2015 - information for GPs and their practice teams (31 Mar 2015)

We ran three well received finance workshops in 2015 which saw over 300 GPs and practice managers in attendance. Following an overwhelming response to these events we have gathered...
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Focus on vaccines and immunisations - updated November 2020 (18 Jun 2012)

Updated text (November 2020): The BMA’s guidance of 10 November 2020 on the latest vaccination programme and fees is available by clicking here.   Previous text (June 2012): This...
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CQC registration - what you need to know - BMA guidance (30 May 2012)

This BMA guidance provides a straightforward explanation of the registration process, to help providers determine whether they are compliant with the CQC’s essential standards, and to explain what will happen...
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Personal Medical Services (PMS) (19 Sep 2011)

These services are governed by the NHS PMS Agreement Regulations. The agreements are locally negotiated and have the ability to introduce local flexibilities not available under the GMS contract....
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Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) (19 Sep 2011)

APMS is one of the four routes available for primary care organisations (PCOs) to make provision for primary medical services to patients. Its introduction has broadened the range of potential providers...
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