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<p>The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Rt. hon. Jeremy Hunt
MP) announced in October 2017 that the Department would introduce state-backed indemnity
for general practice. The state-backed scheme is being designed to meet the needs
of current and future professionals in general practice, offer affordable cover for
these professionals, and offer value for money for taxpayers. We are working towards
implementing the scheme from April 2019.</p><p> </p><p>We are, and have throughout
the development of the proposals for general practitioner (GP) state indemnity been,
working closely with key stakeholders including GP representatives and medical defence
organisations as the scheme develops. We consider that focused engagement with the
relevant stakeholders on the emerging policy direction is a more effective way of
ensuring that the representations of those affected are taken into account than via
a public consultation.</p><p> </p><p>Information about the scheme for general practice
professionals was published online in November 2018 and this will be developed further
to ensure professionals understand what the changes mean for them.</p>
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