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What’s not covered by the CNSGP?

The CNSGP Exclusions which are covered by the PDA GPhC inquiries and representation Employment disciplinary proceedings CQC investigations CCG, Health Board and NHS England investigations (to include performers list management) Coroners (or other inquest) investigations and representation Criminal proceedings Complaints from patients Health Ombudsman complaints Breach of confidentiality Ex-Gratia payments Defamation, Libel and slander claims […]

Tue 6th August 2019 Andy Webb

The CNSGP Exclusions which are covered by the PDA

  • GPhC inquiries and representation
  • Employment disciplinary proceedings
  • CQC investigations
  • CCG, Health Board and NHS England investigations (to include performers list management)
  • Coroners (or other inquest) investigations and representation
  • Criminal proceedings
  • Complaints from patients
  • Health Ombudsman complaints
  • Breach of confidentiality
  • Ex-Gratia payments
  • Defamation, Libel and slander claims
  • Breach of Data Protection regulations
  • Public Liability claims

Activities excluded by CNSGP which are covered by the PDA

  • Claims that arose from incidents occurring prior to April 1st 2019.
    • This can be covered by the PDAs ‘Run Off’ scheme.
  • Non NHS commissioned work (private clinics) in a GP practice (whether face to face, via the telephone or online).
    • This can be covered via the IP+ (private clinic extension).
  • Portfolio career pharmacy work in other sectors of the profession such as in community or hospital pharmacy.
    • This is automatically covered by the ‘wrap around’ scheme and provides a choice of £5 or £10 million indemnity limit.
    • It is also covered by the GP practice based scheme that is not reliant upon CNSGP.

This list is not exhaustive 

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