Resources

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) requests and GP responsibilities

Guidance for GP practices on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) requests, clarifying that assessments are led by the ICB and that GPs are not expected to complete checklists or full assessment forms.

Writing effective referrals to secondary care

Guidance for GP practices on writing effective referrals to secondary care, including use of local pathways, key clinical information, and practical tips to support safe triage and reduce delays.

Managing SMS Messaging in General Practice (Reducing Fragment Costs)

Practical guidance for GP practices on managing SMS messaging, reducing fragment costs, and using alternative communication channels without compromising patient care.

Changing a childs name by Deed Poll

This advice and guidance relates to requests to change a child’s name on their medical record using a deed poll, it explains the difference between enrolled and unenrolled applications, and highlights best practice considerations.

Consent and the provision of vaccinations by non-registered healthcare providers 

HPV coding in cervical screening results: what practices need to know

HPV results are fully coded within the national Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS), so practices do not need to manually code HPV status for recall safety.

Jess’s Rule – what it means for GP practices

This initiative is not a law but a formal directive supported by NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Royal College of General Practitioners

DTAC and CSO requirements

Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) requirements

Sussex suicide postvention support pack for Primary Care

Postvention and continuous reflective learning about suicide combine to create a safer from suicide practice

Martyn’s Law – what it means for GP practices

Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) introduces new duties for certain public premises to have proportionate plans in place to protect the public in the event of a terrorist attack

The Leng Review: Physician Assistants in General Practice – what has changed

Key changes from the Leng Review on Physician Assistants in General Practice, and what practices need to do now.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Advice for GPs and practice staff when responding to requests for information

Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag

The digital flag ensures that healthcare professionals involved in a patients care are aware of their specific needs with the aim of improving the overall patient experience.

Reassigning gender and sex identity in GP Medical Records

Overviewing the process for reassigning gender and sex identity in GP held medical records and subsequent screening arrangements

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - established on 25 May 2018 - is a comprehensive data privacy and security law enacted by the European Union (EU)

Covert recording of consultations by patients

Patients are legally allowed to record consultations with their GP for personal use, and this does not breach GDPR rules

New to Practice Management

This intoduction provides essential signposting to help you confidently navigate your initial weeks in the role

Off-site Records Storage

Changes in Arrangements for Medical Records Storage and Reimbursement which affect West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Certificates for School Absences and Missing Exams 

GPs are not contractually obliged to provide a sick note for pupils who are off sick from school, nor are they obliged to provide sickness certification for students who miss an exam or believe their performance was affected due to illness 

Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP)

GP Indemnity Arrangements – Update for 2025