Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I send locum pension forms to?

Get Locum Form A signed for each practice worked during the calendar month. Complete Locum Form B at the end of each month with a cheque payable to "Swansea Bay UHB”. Send all locum pension forms to:

NWSSP

Primary Care Services

Floor 3, Matrix House

Northern Boulevard

Matrix Park

Swansea Enterprise Park

Swansea

SA6 8BX

E-mail: juliet.vankeulen@wales.nhs.uk

What is form SD86 used for?

This is the annual statement (1 April to 30 March) of your pension contributions which is sent to NHS Pensions Agency in Fleetwood. These are not sent to locums automatically and need to be requested from NWSSP. It is up to the individual to check the SD86 for accuracy.

How do I get a BNF?

Sessional GPs can request a BNF and BNF for children by contacting the address below. Depending on whether they have any in stock one can be sent to your home address. Alternatively, the NICE BNF and BNFC apps for Android and iOS can be downloaded for free if you have an Athens Account.

Edward Evans

Stores and Logistics Manager

NHS Wales Contractor Services

Brecon House

Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool

NP4 0YP

Tel: 01495 332265

E-mail: edward.evans@wales.nhs.uk

How do I get an Athens login and password?

An Athens login and password will allow you access to various journals and online resources via the NHS Wales e-library for Health. ABMU library Services can also help you find a journal article, report or other information and email it to you. Contact:

Susan Prosser

Athens Administrator / Library Manager

ABMU Health Board

Singleton Hospital

Swansea

SA2 8QA

Tel: 01792 205666 ext 5600

Email: Susan.Prosser@wales.nhs.uk

How do I receive important communications from the Health Board?

GPs on the Medical Performers List who wish to be sent communications from the Health Board to a non-NHS e-mail address can do so by contacting:

Sian Rees

Contractor Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Tel: 01792 607238

E-mail: Sian.Rees6@wales.nhs.uk

Information can be from various sources including the Welsh Government, Department of Health and the Local Medical Committee. Public Health alerts can be viewed via the NPHS Wales website which includes drug alerts and re-calls.