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East Norfolk Medical Practice
Merger of 3 practices in Great Yarmouth 2013
Jonathan Knights – Managing PartnerKaren Mitchell – GP Partner
Where we were
• 2 GMS – 8,500pts between them struggling with recruitment,
financial pressures • 1 PMS – 12,200pts 2 sites successful, profits consistently
increasing over 5 years
Why?
GP
Recruitment
Reducing income/ increased demand
Private providers
Opportunity for more services to patients
Opportunity to diversify and increase non NHS income
Why?
• To maintain traditional general practice on a financially viable scale
Where we are now• 5 new GPs recruited• Improved profitability/ income
maintained• GPs feel supported and can pursue
individual interests • Personal continuity of care with
improved access• Traditional general practice maintained
Considerations
• How long will it take?• How much will it cost?• How will we form – merger/take
over?• How will we work together?
The “little” things!
• Due diligence• Legals• TUPE• Redundancies• Contracts• Premises/ property ownership• Asset valuations + contributions
The “big” things!
• New identity• People• Culture• Leadership • Pace• New ways of working
Next stepsYour next steps? Merger, restructure, business redesign, do nothing
Our next step was:Winners of RCGP Practice Team of the Year
Birth of GP Business Support to assist with: Mergers, restructure, cultural change, change
management, business redesign, training etc.
Contact: [email protected]
