Statutory guidance

Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Directions

Directions for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care relating to Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts in general practice.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 13 March 2023
• Last updated: 24 May 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) Directions 2024

PDF, 58.3 KB, 2 pages

The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) (No.2) Directions 2023

PDF, 63.6 KB, 2 pages

The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) Directions 2023

PDF, 28.1 KB, 2 pages

The Alternative Provider Medical Services Directions 2022

PDF, 353 KB, 24 pages

Details

The Alternative Provider Medical Services Directions set out the legal framework governing APMS contracts in general practice.

Previous APMS Directions are published for public reference.

Published 13 March 2023

Last updated 24 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 24 May 2024

   Added 'The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) Directions 2024'.

2. 2 May 2023

   Added 'The Alternative Provider Medical Services (Amendment) (No.2) Directions 2023'.

3. 13 March 2023

   First published.