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Premises costs are reimbursed under the Premises Costs Directions, updated in 2024. If your practice is in an NHS Property Services building, start with the BMA’s guidance on service charges.
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Leases and service charges
Links go to BMA, DHSC and NHS England guidance. Some BMA pages may need a member login. Each lease is different, so take advice on your own terms.
GPs could close if indoor temperatures rise above 30C, suggests RCGP
The RCGP suggests practices consider closing or relocating services above 30°C indoors.
Government confirms extra £200m for GP practice premises upgrades
A further £200m is available for practices to claim for premises upgrades.
Neighbourhood health centres to be approved by summer amidst unaffordable estate upgrade requests
The first neighbourhood health centres will be approved by summer, but many estate upgrade bids are unaffordable.
Primary care networks given two weeks to submit neighbourhood health centre plans
PCNs in one area were given just two weeks to tell their ICB their role in neighbourhood health centres.
Neighbourhood health centres – guidance and deadline for submissions
Guidance on neighbourhood health centres, open at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, with GP leaders central.
Neighbourhood centres expected to include ‘on-site general practice’, says NHS England
New neighbourhood health centres are expected to include on-site general practice.
Historic GP premises service charges unlikely to be written off, says NHSPS chief
NHS Property Services says historic GP premises service charges are unlikely to be written off.
RCGP response to Lib Dem proposal on GP provision in new housing developments
The RCGP says new housing developments must include investment in local GP services.
Hospital trusts invited to bid to take over GP practice premises
Hospital trusts have been invited to bid to take over GP practice premises.