GPs Pose £2bn Threat To Commissioning Budget

Letter to HSJ

Dear Editor

In many ways, I am comforted. I know exactly where GPs stand in relation to the rest of the NHS and the journals supporting it. There is no longer any pretence, no longer subterfuge; it has all now become transparent and explicit. GPs with budgets and brains attract loathing from the NHS' remaining constituent parts. And so it was the case with GP Fundholders and those dear to them.

Calls for Nominations for President & Annual General Meeting

As per the Association's Constitution we are seeking members to send in nominations for the post of President and invite you to attend this year's AGM which will be held on 22nd September from 11:00 - 12:00 at Lettsom House, 11Chandos Street, London W1G 1DP.

The position of President is currently held by Dr James Kingsland  who has signalled his intention to stand for the ensuing year.

NHS Reforms - GP Commissioners

National Association of Primary Care (NAPC)
Press Release
17 August 2010

With widespread reports about how the reforms are being slowed down by disenchanted NHS employees and the Civil Service itself with reams of bureaucratic guidance, a deterrent for any jobbing GP, NAPC's message to its members and more widely is to move towards the establishment of GP Commissioning arrangements as soon as is possible, within local limitations.