RCGP Scotland response to CEDEGIM INPS entering administration

Following CEDEGIM INPS entering into administration, Dr Chris Williams, RCGP Scotland Deputy Chair, said:

"We were informed on Wednesday morning that 'In Practice Systems Limited (INPS)', a major provider of IT software for Scottish general practices, voluntarily entered administration the previous day.

"RCGP Scotland was briefed about this within hours of the company’s announcement and is closely monitoring this developing situation, and it is our understanding that contractual agreements mean that there is no immediate threat to service provision. Our thoughts are also with the company’s staff who have been dedicated to building a modern GP IT system for Scotland and who will also be troubled by the uncertainty.

"Scotland has learned from previous major IT incidents. We are glad that NSS immediately stood up an incident management team to handle this situation and I am engaged with the team as part of the clinical workstream group.”

Further information

Media requests to Marcus Carslaw, Policy and Public Relations Officer RCGP Scotland.

Telephone: 07808 795493
Email: marcus.carslaw@rcgp.org.uk 

Notes to editors

RCGP Scotland represents a network of around 5,000 doctors in Scotland aiming to improve care for patients. We work to encourage and maintain the highest standard of general medical practice and act as the voice of GPs on resources, education, training, research, and clinical standards.