Paragraph 2 Application for approval of an out of hours arrangement

the name and address of the accredited service provider;

the periods during which the contractor’s obligations under the agreement are to be transferred;

how the accredited service provider intends to meet the contractor’s obligations during the periods specified under paragraph (b);

the arrangements for the transfer of the contractor’s obligations under the agreement to and from the accredited service provider at the beginning and end of the periods specified under paragraph (b); and

how long the proposed arrangements are intended to last and the circumstances in which the contractor’s obligations under the agreement during the periods specified under paragraph (b) would revert to it.

having regard to the overall provision of primary medical services provided in the out of hours period in its area, that the arrangement is reasonable and will contribute to the efficient provision of such services in the area;

having regard, in particular, to the interests of the contractor’s patients, that the arrangement is reasonable;

having regard, in particular, to all reasonably foreseeable circumstances, that the arrangement is practicable and will work satisfactorily;

that the area covered by the proposed out of hours arrangements is within the geographical area in respect of which approval is given under regulation 5 of the Out of Hours Regulations;

that it will be clear to the contractor’s patients how to seek primary medical services during the out of hours period;

where maternity medical services are to be provided under the out of hours arrangement, that they will be performed by a medical practitioner who has such medical experience and training as are necessary to enable him properly to perform such services; and

that if the arrangement comes to an end, the contractor has in place proper arrangements for the immediate resumption of its responsibilities.