A half day training session for all GP’s and practice managers
Introduction
The new GP contract was expected to lead to substantial improvements in pay and conditions for GPs. The ability to opt out of out of hours cover was particularly welcome and there were substantial increases in profits in 2004/5 and 2005/6.
However changes in 2006/7 have lead to reduced profits and political pressure is now being applied to extend surgery opening hours and increase GP workload.
GPs are used to coping with change but recent developments have left many wondering how to maintain an acceptable standard of living and develop their practices and services to patients.
This half day seminar will quantify the extent and the reasons for reduced profits, and will highlight some of the current financial and legal issues that practices need to consider.
We will review what can be done to improve your net income through the legitimate reduction of tax liabilities and how to analyse and plan for the successful development of your practice.
Approach
The seminar comprises of a series of presentations and a closing question and answer session. There will be ample opportunity for delegates to raise questions and to discuss practical situations and real life problems.
Programme
12.30pm
Registration & buffet Lunch
1.25pm
Introduction - Derek Bellew (Chairman)
1.30pm
2006/7 an "Anus horribilis" - Tony Stringer of PKF
2.15pm
Legal update - Derek Bellew of Veale Wasbrough Lawyers
3.00pm
Afternoon tea
3.15pm
Improving your tax efficiency - Adrienne Lloyd of PKF
4.00pm
The Healthy Body - Tony Stringer & Adrienne Lloyd of PKF
4.45pm
Plenary session - Led by Stuart Freeman of Royal Bank of Scotland
5.00pm
Close
Speaker profiles
Derek Bellew (Chairman) - Derek is a partner at Veale Wasbrough Lawyers. He is an expert on the legal issues affecting general practice and has written articles and lectured extensively on the subject. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators.
Tony Stringer - Tony is PKF’s Director of Medical Services in Wales & South West. He provides specialist business, taxation and accountancy services to GPs and regularly speaks on postgraduate courses.
Adrienne Lloyd - Adrienne is the Medical Services Partner in Wales and the South West. She has a large GP client portfolio and advises on a wide range of issues including finance and taxation.
Stuart Freeman - Stuart is the Royal Bank of Scotland's Healthcare Manager, in the South West. Based in Bristol he has extensive experience in GP finance and surgery funding.
Organisation profiles
PKF - For over fifty years PKF have offered a speciality in the financial affairs of the medical profession and are able to provide taxation, accountancy, financial and business advisory services tailored to the needs of GPs. PKF are recognised as leading specialists in this field and are the appointed tax advisers for the BMA membership.
Royal Bank of Scotland - The Royal Bank of Scotland believes that GPs - like other healthcare specialists should get expert support from their bank. Every Healthcare Manager at the Royal Bank is given sector specific training, with input from healthcare organisations and regular refresher courses to keep them up to date with developments in the sector. The healthcare sector as a whole is important to Royal Bank who continually refine their banking provision to meet the sector’s needs. Royal Bank are committed to providing a higher level of service which in turn will result in a long lasting and healthy partnership with their GP clients.
Veale Wasbrough Lawyers - For many years Veale Wasbrough has been noted for its specialism in advising GPs on legal issues affecting their affairs. Veale Wasbrough's areas of expertise include: preparation of partnership agreements; issues affecting surgery ownership and transfer; operation of Cost and Notional Rent schemes; resolving disputes between partners; employment contracts for practice managers and other staff.
Payment
Cheque: Please complete the online booking form and send your cheque Pat Way, Veale Wasbrough Lawyers, Orchard Court, Orchard Lane, Bristol, BS1 5WS . Cheques should be made payable to 'Veale Wasbrough Lawyers'.
Credit/debit card: Please call Pat Way on 0117 314 5216 to make your payment over the telephone.
