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 requestsYes20 %
Action all repeat prescribing requestsYes20 %
Action all hospital prescription requestsYes80 %
Medicine ReconciliationYes100 %
High Risk Medicine MonitoringNo0 %
Pharmacy QueriesYes90 %
Medication Reviews (> 5 medicines)No0 %
Polypharmacy reviewsNo0 %
Specialist Pharmacy ClinicsNo0 %

Community Treatment and Care Services

Services PromisedService Present?Percentage of Service AchievedNotes
PhlebotomyYes25 %
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 NurseYes10 appointments per week
Patient Access to Counsellors and PsychologistsYes100 % Via the Wellbeing HUB in Livingston
Community Link WorkersYes100 % via the Wellbeing HUB in Livingston