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GPs’ Contract (added 22/11/11)
The GPs’ contract for 2012/13 has now been agreed and announced by the Department of Health. Changes to the contract include:
- 0.5% expenses increase delivered through QOF
- piloting of arrangements that will allow commuting patients in three cities a greater choice of which GP to use
- changes to practice boundary rules for patients moving a short distance
- introduction of a new scheme that aims to reduce avoidable Accident and Emergency (A&E) visits
- revisions to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
The GPC chairman’s letter to the profession, giving more information on the
deal, may be seen by visiting
www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/
