Question reference: S6W-24294
- Asked by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 3 January 2024 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 25 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the commitments made to GP contractors in The National Code of Practice for GP premises are being upheld.
Answer
NHS Boards are responsible for implementing the National Code of Practice for GP premises.
The NHS Scotland 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.