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Specific information regarding the involvement of Freelance Sessional GPs is available here at http://www.rcgp.org.uk/PDF/GP_Guidance.pdf

The relevant section 4.10 Locum GPs says:

4.10.1 It is envisaged that PCOS will act as the employer for all available freelance locum GPs during a flu pandemic. This will preserve their indemnity at a time when they will be working at maximum flexibility, possibly moving frequently between practices.

4.10.2 Like all GPs, locum doctors need to be on a performers’ list relevant to the country in which they plan to work. As part of the preparation for a flu pandemic, PCOs must check their databases ensuring that they are robust and that data on them are correct, including contact details and email addresses.

4.10.3 Locums/freelance GPs must be included in any preparation and training programmes, including information ascades, and be issued with any necessary photo ID cards as provided to other frontline doctors.

4.10.4 It is envisaged that PCOs will contract to employ ALL available locum GPs for the duration of the pandemic so that they have indemnity protection and death-in-service benefits. The rate of pay and details of the employment arrangements are the subject of ongoing discussions at national level.