At Manchester Road Surgery, our primary commitment is to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to all our NHS patients. In line with this commitment, we have established a policy regarding shared care arrangement initiated by private providers.
What is Shared Care
Shared care involves the joint management of a patient’s treatment between a specialist (often in secondary care) and a GP. This arrangement is typically formalised through a shared care agreement, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities for both parties.
Our Stance on Shared Care
Due to increasing demands on NHS resources and the need to prioritise patient safety, our practice has decided not to accept shared care requests from June 2025 for medications initiated by private providers. This decision is based on several key factors:
- Capacity Constraints
- Our practice is committed to serving our NHS patients effectively. Accepting private shared care requests can strain our resources and impact our ability to provide timely care to those we are contracted to serve.
- Safety Concerns
- Medications initiated by private providers may require specialised monitoring and expertise that our practice may not have the capacity to provide. Ensuring patient safety is our utmost priority.
- Lack of Support:
- Shared care arrangement with private providers often lack the necessary support and communication channels needed for effective management. This can lead to potential risks and complications in patient care.
What this means for our patients:
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Shared care requests made on or after June 2025 with private providers will not be accepted.
- We encourage open communication with your private provider to ensure you receive the necessary support and guidance for your treatment.
Conclusion
Our decision to not participate in private shared care arrangements is made with the best interests of our patients of our patients and practice in mind. We remain dedicated to providing high quality NHS care and ensuring the safe and well being of all our patients.
For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact our practice directly