Finance / Pensions / Retirement
24 Hour Retirement for GPs
Introduction In 2006 the NHS Pensions Agency reviewed and clarified the arrangements that enable General Practitioners to take 24 hour retirement in order to trigger their pension benefits. This opportunity exists for GPs of any contractual status but has particular implications for partners as...
Bite-Size for PMs - Audio & Video Podcasts and Recorded Webinars
You can record your reflections on this form or via your learning diary here: https://www.fourteenfish.com/about/learningdiary CQC are particularly keen to see any evidence of your listening and how you apply it. Bite Size on Managing the Probation Period Fiona Smith from Kraft HR Consulting...
Finance - Audio & Video Podcasts and Recorded Webinars
You can record your reflections on this form or via your learning diary here: https://www.fourteenfish.com/about/learningdiary. CQC is particularly keen to see any evidence of your watching/listening and how you apply it You can find further helpful information on finance topics on our webpage...
GP Appraisals, Pensions & HR - Audio & Video Webinars and Recorded Webinars
You can record your reflections on this form or via your learning diary here: Fourteen Fish Portfolio . CQC is particularly keen to see any evidence of your watching/listening and how you apply it. Have you heard of the Cameron Fund? Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCS, talks with...
GP Leadership Fellows
In the face of unprecedented pressures, the landscape of the NHS is changing rapidly, and the centre of gravity is moving rapidly towards Primary Care. This represents an exciting opportunity for new GPs to be involved in improving frontline services for our patients. With the largest curriculum...
GP Trainee - Travel Expenses
In July 2019, NHS Employers, the British Medical Association and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) agreed to introduce provisions in the terms and conditions of service for NHS Doctors and Dentists in Training (England) for additional mileage/expenses for GP trainees. GP trainees who...
Injury Benefit Scheme
What is the NHS Injury Benefit Scheme? The NHS Injury Benefit Scheme is an income protection scheme available to qualifying NHS employees. The scheme is intended to provide a supplementary income to employees who suffer a temporary loss of NHS earnings through the payment of a Temporary Injury...
LMC Buying Groups Federation
Wessex LMCs joined the LMC Buying Group in October 2009 to deliver savings to practices without creating any additional work or inconvenience. What does the Buying Group offer? Membership entitles practices to discounts on products and services provided by the Buying Group's suppliers....
Pay Changes From April 2022
From April 2022 the rate of National Insurance contributions you pay will change for one year. The amount you contribute will increase by 1.25% which will be spent on the NHS and social care across the UK. This increase in National Insurance contributions will apply to: Class 1 (paid by...
Pensions
NHS Pensions Employer Contributions - Transitional Arrangements The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on the 1 April 2019 from 14.3% to 20.6% plus the employer levy of 0.08%. The Department of Health and Social Care's consultation response announcing the rise, published...
Pensions - Ill Health Retirement
Depending on your situation and condition there are different options available. You can apply for a particular type but the option awarded will be decided by a medical assessor. Tier 1 If you are unable, on a permanent basis, to continue in your present job, you may be able to retire early...
Primary Care Funding - 2020/2021
We have been asked by one of our committees to collate details of the various funds available to general practice in 2020/21. With this in mind we have created a spreadsheet that can be downloaded here. It contains an overview of the funding, how it can be accessed and links to the relevant...
Primary Care Support England (PCSE)
Escalations We are still receiving numerous queries from practices regarding issues and concerns with PCSE, however, PCSE restructuring in March 2020 led to our Engagement Officer being removed so we no longer have any direct liaison. PCSE now have a new escalation process for LMCs to use....
The Cameron Fund
The Cameron Fund is the medical profession's only charity providing help and support solely to General Practitioners and their dependent family, who find themselves living in financial hardship or distress. Set up in 1970, the Fund is named in memory of Sir James Cameron - a distinguished GP...
