Contracts

Changes to consultant and junior contracts

Blue scrubsGovernment has outlined proposals for consultant award schemes, consultant contracts and junior doctor contracts.

Find out more information, watch videos from the committee chairs, take part in our poll and read our in depth analysis.

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The GP contract imposition: Survival guide 

On 18 March the Government in England confirmed changes that it will impose to GP contracts. Most of the imposed changes come into place on 1 April 2013, with a few taking effect from April 2014.

It is essential that you understand these changes and consider how they will affect you and your practice. To help you, we are producing a Survival guide - a detailed breakdown of the changes with advice on all aspects of the imposition.
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Contract documentation

Your contract can seem a bewilderingly complicated document. Our model contracts, terms and conditions FAQs and guides should help you understand it.

Choose your branch of practice - pages refer to all four nations in the UK unless national variations are shown.

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Independent contractors

Gain access to specific guidance relating to independent contractors agreements and contracts.

 

Providing primary care services

Find details on the GMS contract agreement for 2012, DES guidance and Personal Medical Services agreements
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Quality and Outcomes Framework

Find details on core QOF guidance, Quality and Productivity Indicators and Ready Reckoner, FAQs and GP Survey
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