Indemnity
Patients Recording Consultations
Patients are legally allowed to record consultations with their GP for personal use, and this does not breach GDPR rules. While covert recordings can feel intrusive and undermine trust, practices cannot legally prevent such recordings. Patients may even share...
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not legally recognised in the UK, though some individuals may find therapeutic benefit from their presence. NHS GPs are not contractually obligated to provide letters of support for ESAs.
If a GP chooses to provide a letter, this is considered non-NHS work,...
GP Indemnity Arrangements LMC January 2019
This is an interim update for all GP practices in relation to indemnity arrangements; the Secretary of State continues to assure General Practitioner Committee representatives that the Government remains committed to introducing a State backed...
This guidance outlines the LMC’s position on the provision of smoking cessation services and the prescribing of related medications.
Contractual Offers to Provide Smoking Cessation Services
When a practice receives an offer to provide a smoking cessation service, it is essential to:
Review...
Indemnity in General Practice (SSLMCs October 2017)
Indemnity Leaflet (Dept. of Health October 2017)
Attached is a letter from Dr Parker regarding the recent developments in GP Indemnity since the announcement by the Secretary of State that the Government would introduce a state-backed indemnity scheme over the next 12 to 18 months.
Update - Indemnity Insurance (SSLMCs October 2017)
Written: 09 March 2025
Many colleagues will have seen the recent publicity around the recently announced Shashikanth judgment, and we are writing to all colleagues to clarify the issues involved.
Health Service Body or Non-Health Service Body
All GP practices (whether holding a GMS or PMS...
Indemnity Arrangements in relation to private travel vaccinations
The LMC advice letter informs practices of the change in NHS Resolutions Indemnity arrangements under the Central Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) in relation to the supply and administration of paid-for travel...
