The National Health Service (General Medical Services Supplementary Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2003

Application for inclusion in supplementary list

8.—(1) Application by a medical practitioner for inclusion in a supplementary list shall be made to the appropriate Board in writing and shall include the information and undertakings specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

(2) An application under this regulation by a medical practitioner who is a national of an EEA state shall be accompanied by evidence that the doctor has a knowledge of English which, in the interests of himself and his patients, is necessary for assisting in the provision of general medical services.

(3) A medical practitioner may apply to be approved to assist in the provision of child health surveillance services or minor surgery services at the same time as the practitioner applies for inclusion in the supplementary list.

(4) Where paragraph (3) applies the applicant shall provide–

(a) details of medical experience and qualifications relevant to any such services after first date of registration; and

(b) where practicable, at least one reference relative to such experience in relation to any such services.

(5) A Board shall consider and determine an application to assist in the provision of any such services at the same time as it considers and determines an application under paragraph (1) and shall give reasons for its determination.