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

 

Updated guidance: appointment mapping (17 Jun 2021)

Practices will be aware that there is a contractual obligation to complete appointment mapping by the end of July. To ensure that the data is accurate this will take some...
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Seasonal Flu Campaign 2020-2021 (07 Sep 2020)

In view of the risk of co-circulation of seasonal flu and Covid-19 this winter, the 2020/21 national flu campaign will be essential in protecting our vulnerable patients and reducing clinical...
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Focus on hepatitis B immunisations - updated September 2020 (07 Sep 2020)

GPs are often requested to give hepatitis B immunisation for travel; for occupational health; and for medical reasons (eg IV drug use for renal disease). What vaccinations to use and...
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Premises guidance (19 Nov 2019)

Most of this guidance is applicable to practices in NHS Property Services (NHSPS) and Community Health Partnerships premises. Some is applicable to all tenants, such as the rent review process....
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Focus on Subject Access Requests for insurance purposes - September 2019 (02 Sep 2019)

The BMA's guidance covers SARs and principles to follow.
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CQC - fit person interview (21 Jan 2019)

Download the LMC presentation on the fit person interview here.  
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Police requests for medical records (06 Sep 2017)

The BMA has provided new guidance to GPs regarding requests from the Police to access patient medical records. The letter initially describes the circumstances in which the Police can request...
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PCSE claims guidance (22 Aug 2017)

GP payments and queries (correct at 12 March 2021) Primary Care Support England (PSCE) has been working hard to make claiming payments a more streamlined service for general practice.  The...
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Patient Engagement Project (02 Jun 2017)

Londonwide LMCs’ Patient Engagement Project was built on the principle that patient engagement is integral to high quality, sustainable general practice. The project has developed tools and resources for London...
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Practice Mergers Guidance (19 Oct 2016)

More practices are choosing to merge as a way of meeting the workforce and financial challenges GPs face. We have...
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