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

Mr Kumar

Thank you for your request for information about GP's who continue to
practice. Your request was received on the 19th of May and I am dealing
with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable. If that is the case, I will
let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you if appropriate. You
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If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me.

Kind regards

Chris Whitehill
Information Governance Officer
NHS South of Tyne and Wear

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Mr Kumar,

I am writing to confirm that NHS South of Tyne and Wear has now
completed its search for the information which you requested on the 18th
of May.

A copy of the information is enclosed.

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Freedom of Information Manager
NHS South of Tyne and Wear
Clarendon
Windmill Way
Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 1AT

If you are not content with the outcome your complaint, you may apply
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Regards

Chris Whitehill
Information Governance Officer
NHS South of Tyne and Wear

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