The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015

Withdrawal or variation of approval with immediate effectE+W

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47.—(1) Where [F1NHS England] approves an application made under paragraph 45, [F1NHS England] may subsequently give notice in writing to the contractor withdrawing or varying that approval with immediate effect if [F1NHS England] is—

(a)no longer satisfied that the arrangements covered by the sub-contract would enable the contractor to satisfactorily meet its obligations under the contract; and

(b)satisfied that the immediate withdrawal or variation of the approval is necessary to protect the safety of the contractor's patients.

(2) A notice given under sub-paragraph (1) takes effect on the date on which it is received by the contractor.

(3) This paragraph does not affect any other remedies which [F1NHS England] may have under the contract.

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