Question reference: S6W-24293
- Asked by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 January 2024 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 24 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that (a) due to funding and personnel difficulties between NHS board property management departments and estates teams, there are currently no leases being taken by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in accordance with The National Code of Practice for GP premises, forcing GP contractors to take out new third-party leases and (b) this is a Scotland-wide problem.
Answer
NHS Boards are responsible for implementing the National Code of Practice for GP premises.
The NHSScotland National Primary Care (GP) Premises Group has been set up to consider all matters relating to GP Premises including:
- Oversight of the implementation of the Code of Practice for GP Premises.
- Implementation of GP Sustainability Loans.
- Consideration and review of available guidance.
- Consideration of appropriate schedules of accommodation within Primary Care premises, and specifically that of General Practice occupied areas and how this may affect reimbursement.
- Provide a platform for the Scottish Government to present papers/proposals to the group.
- Provide a platform for the BMA to present papers to the group.
- Provide a platform for the NHS Boards to present papers to the group.
- Ensure the Rent Review Process is consistent and supports the intent of the GP contract where required.
- Standardise approaches, e.g. standardise leases across Scotland.
Health Boards are represented on a regional basis alongside the BMA, the Scottish Government and other stakeholders.