How to avoid disputes on GP premises
Just five years ago, I would have said that it would be unusual to find a surgery with non-GP partners owning a share of the building. It used to happen sometimes where a GP died and his estate passed...
View ArticleWill owning GP practice premises continue to be as safe as houses?
For as long as I can remember, GPs have been reimbursed for owning their own surgery, either through cost rent or notional rent. Indeed the old Red Book says ‘the purpose of the scheme is to reimburse...
View ArticlePCT changes rent and rate payments
In earlier blogs, I wrote about the problems practices were having with their cash flow, largely due to PCTs making payments later than ever, and making more errors than ever before. I have had a...
View ArticlePartnership changes and GP premises complications
One of the consequences of falling incomes for GP partners is the reduction in the discrepancy between partners and salaried GPs. This week I have spoken to three practices which have decided to take...
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