Guidance

The guidance section holds a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects relating to general practice.

Physician Assistants – advice for GPs following the publication of the Leng Review
Guidance
Physician Assistants – advice for GPs following the publication of the Leng Review
The Leng Review into physician and anaesthesia associates was published on 16th July 2025.  The government has accepted the recommendations in full and NHS England has issued guidance to systems leaders on changes to be implemented immediately. The report has been published following stakeholder engagement and an evidence review.  It makes 18 recommendations, including: The […]
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QOF Point Value and Prevalence
QOF Point Value and Prevalence
13 August 2024
We often get asked how disease register prevalence and list size affects the value of QOF. This article explains how QOF is calculated using your practice prevalence data from NHS…
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Blue Badge requests
Blue Badge requests
24 July 2024
Practices have contacted us advising that they are receiving more requests for information or GP reports for blue badge applications. Lincolnshire County Council website does not specifically say a GP…
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Contraceptive services
Contraceptive services
25 June 2024
Contraceptive services, formerly an Additional Service funded by an identified 2.4% of Global Sum, have been included as an Essential Service under the Primary Medical Services (GMS/PMS) Contract, since 2020. …
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