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Accountable GP

Accountable Named GP for all

Patients at Spring House Surgery

 

In line with our contractual requirements all of our patients, as of the 30th June 2015, will be allocated a named and accountable GP.

 

Questions and Answers:

 

What does accountable mean?

Your named accountable GP will oversee the co-ordination of your care amongst the other health professionals.

 

Does this mean that my named accountable GP will take 24 hour responsibility for my care?

No the named accountable GP will not take on 24hr responsibility for your care; your named GP will purely oversee the care that you receive.

 

Does this mean I have the right to see my accountable GP every time I book an appointment?

No, a patient can express who they would like to see, however, this may not always be possible due to appointment availability with that GP.

 

Can patients still see any GP they wish?

Yes, a patient can continue to see any GP they wish as they currently do.

 

Will I be informed in writing who my accountable named GP is?

No, your practice does not have to inform you in writing. If you would like to know who your named GP is then please contact the practice.

GP Net Earnings

SPRING HOUSE SURGERY PUBLICATION OF EARNINGS 2023/24

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice.

The average pay for GPs working at the surgery in the last financial year before tax and national insurance was £7100.00.
This is for 4 part time GPs.

Summary Care Record

Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by asking your GP.

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.

More Information

For further information visit the NHS Care records website

Download the opt out form here

Privacy and Data

NHS Digital will collect data to support a wide variety of research and analysis to help run health and care services. In addition, the service will also help to support the planning and commissioning and health and care services, the development of health and care policy, public health monitoring and interventions and enable many different areas of research.

If you are happy for your information to be used in this way, you do not need to do anything.  If you wish to opt-out of this service, you will need to fill a form in and submit this online, or print this off, fill in the details and bring this to the Surgery. Children under 13 cannot opt-out online, and therefore will need to fill in a paper form.