Warning: NHS Claws Back Money from GP Practices Accommodating Non-GMS/PMS Providers
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Following the release of the new Premises Costs Directions in 2013, the NHS is increasingly trying to clawback monies from GP practices who gain additional income by offering non-GMS/PMS providers occasional use of their practice i.e. commercial contracts and federations etc. Read our advice:
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Q: I've been approached by a company who'd like to use a room in our practice. This would broaden our services but I'm worried that it may impact upon our Notional Rent. What should I do?
A: Rob Johnson explains...
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Notional Rent: Do you Need a Second Opinion?
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GP Surveyors can carry out an initial assessment of your Notional Rent for free. If we believe you are underfunded, we can then negotiate this with the District Valuer (DV) on your behalf. In the last 3 years we negotiated average increases of 10% per surgery - above the figure initially provided by the DV.
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For more advice on effectively managing your GP surgery premises, please visit our website. |
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