There will be further guidance issued shortly about appraisal
funding, which will include advice about PMS and GMS, and
the proportion of the funding to be used to fund GP Appraisers.
Should be out within the next week or two.
Trims
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Canning
> Sent: 16 March 2004 07:51
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> Subject: Re: Appraisal
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> Rubbish 1st Class.
>
> See hsc 2004/003 page 3:
> http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/07/12/70/04071270.PDF
>
> Appraisal - This allocation covers funding for appraisal for
> GMS practices. Over time the aim is to pay this as part of
> the global sum.
>
> PCT allocations are in column B of
> http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/07/12/70/04071270.PDF
>
> As
> to PMS: No change same as last year +3.225% minimum
>
> John Canning
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: GP-UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Trefor Roscoe
> Sent: 16 March 2004 18:52
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> I have had sight of an e-mail to a Sheffield PCT from the DoH
> as a response to a question asking about appraisal funding.
>
> Apparently GS or MPiG includes funding for appraisal and as
> PMS practices have to be treated the same and the PMS uplift
> includes appraisal funding, there will be no separate funding
> next year.
>
> Why has this not been widely known? Appraisal costs are a
> minimum of £250 per doctor, many areas pay £500. Out of a 3%
> uplift this is a significant amount. Has this been made clear
> to all practices during their contract negotiations, is it
> itemised in the MPIG?
>
> Can the GPC comment please?
>
> Dr Trefor Roscoe
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