2018 GP Contract

In 2018 the Scottish Government and GPs agreed on a new contract to support practices. Unfortunately, the government has not yet fully implemented any of the promises with the exception of vaccinations. Please see the table below showing resources promised and resources delivered to the Almond Group Practice.

Vaccination

Service PromisedService PresentPercentage of Service AchievedNotes
Pre-School ProgrammeYes100 %
School ProgrammeYes100 %
Travel VaccinationsYes100 %
Flu VaccinationYes100 %
At Risk Programmes (Shingles etc)Yes100 %

Pharmacy Team

Services PromisedService Present?Percentage of Service AchievedNotes
Action all acute prescribing requestsNo0 %
Action all repeat prescribing requestsNo0 %
Action all hospital prescription requestsYes80 %No sickness cover
Medicine ReconciliationYes100 %
High Risk Medicine MonitoringNo0 %
Pharmacy QueriesYes90 %No sickness cover
Medication Reviews (> 5 medicines)No0 %
Polypharmacy reviewsNo0 %
Specialist Pharmacy ClinicsNo0 %

Community Treatment and Care Services

Services PromisedService Present?Percentage of Service AchievedNotes
PhlebotomyYes25 %No sickness cover
Treatment Room Nursing (Dressings etc)Yes80 %

Urgent Care Services and Additional Professional Services

Services PromisedService Present?Percentage of Service AchievedNotes
Urgent Unscheduled Care Appointments (ANP or APP)No0 %
Home VisitingNo0 %
PhysiotherapistNo0 %
Mental Health NurseYes18 appointments per weekNo sickness cover
Patient Access to Counsellors and PsychologistsYes100 % Via the Wellbeing HUB in LivingstonNot in practice
Community Link WorkersYes100 % via the Wellbeing HUB in LivingstonNot in practice