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About the Private
and Independent Practice SIG (PIPSIG)
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The Private and Independent Practice Special Interest Group was
formed in the 1990s and the membership is increasing. Members
from other Specialities and Faculties of the college are welcome if
they work to any extent outside the NHS.
The group covers private practice, medicolegal and Mental Health
Act work, and doctors visiting and working in independent hospitals
and clinics.
The group seeks to develop the interface
between the College, the independent sector, the insurers and the
NHS.
Previous annual reports can be viewed on the
website and show the range of activities that PIPSIG covers.
The current challenges include Relicensing and
Revalidation, skills required for independent psychiatric practice
and liaising with other college activities.
The group's concerns have been that those
working outside the NHS have, in the past, not been included in
college activities.
Latest news
Election of Financial Officer: notice
and nomination form
Membership is open to all Members of or Associates of the
College. Others may be invited to join at the discretion of the
Chair. To join, please complete our online application form or email the
College Membership
section.
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Year of joining |
Position |
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Dr Philip Milln
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2009
(E)
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Chair
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Dr Ajat Sanikop
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2011
(E)
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Financial Officer
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Dr Seshagiri Nimmagadda
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2010
(C)
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Vice Chair
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Private and Independent Practitioners Special Interest
Group meetings:
- 6 April 2011 3.00pm - The Royal College of
Psychiatrists, London Agenda
- 28 June 2011 - Brighton
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