The National Health Service (General Medical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 1995

Arrangements at practice premises

23.—(1) A doctor shall—

(a) provide proper and sufficient accommodation—

(i) at his practice premises, having regard to the circumstances of his practice, and

(ii) at any other premises at which the Board, in accordance with paragraph 27, has agreed he may treat his patients; and

(b) on receipt of a written request from the Board, allow inspection of those premises at a reasonable time by a member or officer of the Board or the Area Medical Committee or both, authorised by the Board for the purpose.

(2) The accommodation referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall not except with the consent of the Board or, on appeal, of the Secretary of State, be in premises occupied by a pharmacist.

(3) Where a doctor proposes to cease to practise at an address in respect of which he is included in the medical list, he shall inform the Board whether or not in the event of consent being given, he would propose to give notice under regulation 21(10) for the removal of the persons who would attend for treatment at that address. Approval may be given subject to such conditions as seem necessary to the Board or in the case of appeal, the Secretary of State, to enable the doctor to carry out his obligations under these terms of service and to a condition that the doctor inform his patients, at his own expense, of any special arrangements for the conduct of his practice or of any changes in his practice arrangements.

(4) A doctor shall obtain the approval of the Board (who shall consult the Area Medical Committee) or, on appeal, the Secretary of State to the introduction of an appointment system.

(5) Without prejudice to sub-paragraph (4) a doctor who succeeds to a practice where an appointment system is in force shall be required only to notify the Board that he intends to continue to operate an appointment system.

(6) A doctor whose name is included in the medical list shall notify the Board in writing of any change in his place of residence not later than 30 days after such change takes place.