Dear Sir or Madam,

How many GP's who have retired but continued to practice, since
2004, have had their entry on the performers list removed and had
to reapply?

How many GP's who have retired but continued to practice, since
2004, have had their entry on the performers list ammended and not
had to reapply?

Yours faithfully,

Mr M Kumar

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Dear Mr Kumar

Please find enclosed the PCT's response to your FOI request....

How many GP's who have retired but continued to practice, since 2004,
have had their entry on the performers list removed and had to reapply?
NONE

How many GP's who have retired but continued to practice, since 2004,
have had their entry on the performers list ammended and not had to
reapply ?
FOUR

If you have a query or concern about the handling of your enquiry then
please contact the Freedom of Information Project Team at Peterborough
Primary Care Trust, Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1FA;
Telephone: 01733 758500, e-mail: [Peterborough Primary Care Trust (PCT) request email]

You also have a right of appeal to the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 01625 545 700
www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Diane Siddle
Senior Contracts Manager - Primary Care
01733 758491