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General Practice Initiatives

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A decision made on 6 May 2022

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2022-351

Public

Subject: General Practice Initiatives

 

Report Title: General Practice Initiatives and SR Exempt 33: Supporting the Development of General Practice

Exempt (Article 33(a))

Decision(s):

The Minister approved a package of measures designed to support General Practice in undertaking the development needed to respond to the demands of a growing and aging population and play its role in the delivery of the Jersey Care Model.

Reason for Decision(s):

The initiatives have been designed in consultation with General Practice representatives and will support the introduction of a wider range of health care practitioners, increasing capacity in primary care, improving patient access and enhancing health outcomes.

Resource Implications: The package of measures has an overall budget of up to £9 million (2022 – 2025) with funding coming from the Health Insurance Fund.

 

Action Required: The Minister has approved a package of measures designed to support General Practice in undertaking the development needed to respond to the demands of a growing and aging population and play its role in the delivery of the Jersey Care Model. The project officer allocated to this package of initiatives is to maintain oversight of performance and outcomes, reporting to the Director General CLS.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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