GP Fundholding
GP Fundholding
GP Fundholding (pronounced: G P Fund-holding) is a term used in the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) to describe a system where General Practitioners (GPs) were given budgets to purchase healthcare for their patients. The system was introduced in the NHS reforms of 1991 and was abolished in 1997.
Etymology
The term 'GP Fundholding' is derived from the words 'General Practitioner' and 'Fundholding'. The latter term refers to the holding of funds, in this case by the GPs, for the purpose of purchasing healthcare services.
History
The GP Fundholding scheme was introduced by the Conservative Party government in 1991 as part of a series of reforms to the NHS. The aim of the scheme was to increase competition and efficiency within the NHS by giving GPs control over their budgets. However, the scheme was controversial and was abolished by the Labour Party government in 1997.
Related Terms
- Primary Care Trust (PCT): These were organisations in the NHS that were responsible for commissioning primary, community and secondary health services from providers. They replaced GP Fundholding in 1997.
- Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG): These are the successors to PCTs and are responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services for their local area.
- NHS reforms: This refers to changes made to the structure and operation of the NHS. The introduction of GP Fundholding was one such reform.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on GP Fundholding
- Wikipedia's article - GP Fundholding
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