0114FOI2021
FOI Ref: 0114FOI2021
6th November 2020
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information
We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:
Request/ Response
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information legislation, could you please answer the following questions regarding the provision of General Practice Extended Access in your area.
The information specifically requested is:
- Please provide details of any General Practice Extended Access contracts put out to tender by your CCG in the last five years, including the winner of those contracts
In line with national guidance:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/improving-access/ we commission GP extended access services on a block contract basis at an agreed value per head of population for a minimum number of appointments (further information and guidance can be found in the link provided). Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) have been the only winning provider in the past 5 years.
- Who are the current provider(s) of General Practice Extended Access in your area?
NHS Sheffield CCG (SCCG) commission a GP Extended Access Service from a single provider, PCS.
- What is the name of the Senior Responsible Officer at the provider(s) of General Practice Extended Access in your area?
SCCG does not hold this information, please contact PCS – pcs.enquiries@nhs.net.
- What is the address of any site(s) where General Practice Extended Access occurs in your area?
Available on PCS website- http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/extended-access/patients/
- What is the telephone number of the site(s)?
The sites themselves do not do bookings for the hubs. These are booked through the patients GP practice or 111, as such there is no direct phone number.
- What is the website URL for the provider(s)?
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