Guidance

Insuring GP IT assets in General Practice

The LMC has been asked if the Practice needs to provide contents insurance for IT assest provided by GP IT?

Pages 69 of the The Securing Excellence in Primary Care (GP) Digital Services - The Primary Care (GP) Digital Services Operating Model 2021-2023 V5 document states:

Practice Responsibilities

NHS owned GP IT equipment DOES NOT require to be individually insured under practice policies (content insurance) however the practice should take reasonable steps to ensure the physical security of the equipment, protecting against loss, theft or damage.

The full document is available here.

First Published
6 April 2023
Updated On
1 April 2024
Due to be Reviewed
6 April 2026
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