Named GP and the service for the Identification & Management of Patients with Frailty are combined in this quality service. There is no financial payment associated with the service.
From April 2014 it became a contractual requirement for all patients to have an accountable GP. The GP is responsible for the care package the patient receives. This is integral to transforming primary care and the drive to deliver personalised care for patients who are identified as most vulnerable. From October 2017, the General Medical Services (GMS) contract required practices to routinely identify moderate and severe frailty for patients aged 65 years and over
For more information please go to: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/general-practice-gp-collections/service-information/gms-pms-core-contract-data-collection-2017-18
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