Policy paper

Indemnity in general practice

Information on the development of a state-backed indemnity scheme for general practice in England.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 12 October 2017
• Last updated: 1 April 2021
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  1. 1 April 2021

     Updated 'Indemnity in general practice: further information' to add information about historical liabilities cover for general practice members of the Medical Protection Society.

  2. 6 April 2020

     Added update about historical liabilities cover for general practice members of the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland.

  3. 23 September 2019

     Updated the document 'Indemnity in general practice: further information' to include information on the agreement of commercial terms with Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS).

  4. 21 March 2019

     Added attachment: 'Indemnity in general practice: further information on the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice'.

  5. 30 November 2017

     The document was updated on 30 November 2017 to reflect the Secretary of State’s decision to direct NHS Resolution to administer the scheme.

  6. 17 October 2017

     Updated the document.

  7. 12 October 2017

     First published.

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Documents

Indemnity in general practice

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Indemnity in general practice: further information

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The department is seeking to put in place a more stable and more affordable system of indemnity for general practice in England.

This information marks the start of detailed work with GP representatives and others. It outlines current assumptions on key areas. As policy thinking develops, these positions may change.

The document ‘Indemnity in general practice: further information’ sets out progress that has been made in the development of a state-backed indemnity scheme.