The terms of reference for the independent investigation into allegations about an individual GP’s professional conduct within Romney House GP surgery in Tetbury have been published.

NHS England and NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group jointly commissioned the investigation earlier this month and it is now underway.

This process will ensure that allegations can be properly and fairly investigated. All information received to date around the allegations has been shared with the team conducting the investigation.

Any further relevant public submissions relating to the investigation, consistent with the terms of reference, should be received by 14 February. Details of how these should be submitted can be found below.

The investigation is expected to be completed in March.

The Romney House Surgery team are working hard to provide a quality service for patients and we ask that patients and the public continue to support staff at this time.

Please be assured that patients remain our top priority and we are working closely with the practice and locality GPs to ensure that they receive timely appointments and high quality care and that the necessary support is in place.

The Terms of Reference for the independent investigation can be found here or at: www.gloucestershireccg.nhs.uk. They are also available in hardcopy form from the Practice.

Any public submissions for the investigation team, that are consistent with the terms of reference, should be sent using the details below and must be received by Tuesday 21 February, 2017.

By post:

FREEPOST NO: RTEY-EBEG-EZAT
Independent Investigation
5220 Valiant Court
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4FE

Or by email: capsticks.investigation@nhs.net