Rosalind Dewar

Responding to the announcement today of changes to the practice-level GP reimbursement scheme, Andy Pow, adviser to the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA), said:   ‘Relaxing the scheme rules to allow the use of self-employed locums makes sense and is something AISMA has called for in its discussions with NHS England.  ‘Our concern was … Continue reading →

The Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA) has warned that GP practices operating in some of England’s most deprived areas could miss out on funding through the GP reimbursement scheme. The details of the scheme were released in the updated Statement of Financial Entitlements published today, Thursday 30 April, the day before the scheme … Continue reading →

Responding to the NHS England letter sent to GP practices today outlining the 2026/27 GP contract changes Andy Pow, adviser to the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, said: ‘A cash uplift of 3.6% is unlikely to leave practices with a significant funding increase for the year ahead. ‘The 2.5% pay assumption looks low, compared … Continue reading →

Responding to the 2025 Budget, presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today, Andy Pow, adviser to the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, said: ‘The good news for GPs is that no changes to the pension tax regime were announced in the Budget, which could have impacted GPs both individually and as employers. In … Continue reading →

The Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, which represents over 3,600 NHS GP practices, has set out the criteria it believes will lead to a successful outcome of the Carr-Hill funding formula review for GP practices. AISMA leaders say that to be judged a success for general practice, the funding review should result in additional … Continue reading →

A month after the government announced its 10 Year Health Plan for England, a poll of leading accountants finds they are uncertain about how their GP practice clients will benefit from the plan. Members of the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA) say the absence of detailed information is concerning. ‘This lack of information … Continue reading →

Commenting on the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to bring the NHS closer to home, Andy Pow, adviser to the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, said: “General practice has long been a Neighbourhood Health Service, so any move to support the shift of services away from hospitals to the community is welcomed. He added: … Continue reading →

The Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA) has appointed a new leadership team, after Deborah Wood and James Gransby stepped down from their roles as Chair and Vice-Chair at the 2025 AISMA Annual General Meeting. Lizzy Lloyd, Medical Partner at East Anglia accountancy firm Larking Gowen LLP, becomes Chair, while Jim Duggan, Medical Director … Continue reading →

Responding to the 2025 Spring Statement, Andy Pow, adviser to the board of the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, said: ‘Today’s Spring Statement offered no comfort for practices fearful of the impact of increased National Insurance costs. ‘Subsequent documents released by HM Treasury reveal increases in late payment penalties for VAT and self assessment … Continue reading →

Responding to the announcement that the BMA’s GP committee has voted to accept the proposed contract for 2025-26, Andy Pow, adviser to the board of the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA), said: “Practices in England will be relieved to hear that funds will be available to cover staff cost uplifts from 1 April … Continue reading →