EMIS - the UK's market leading provider of software to GPs - has issued the following statement in response to the news that CSC is to withdraw from the GP systems market by 2013/14.

Sean Riddell, Chief Executive of EMIS Group, said: "EMIS is a firm believer in competition, which drives innovation and ensures best value for the NHS and choice for customers.  The loss of a well-used GP system will be unwelcome news for those affected.

"We will be working closely with NHS bodies in England and Wales, ISUG (the CSC Software User Group) and with individual practices to play our part in helping customers affected move to the right system for their needs.

"EMIS will ensure a smooth transition for users. Thanks to a major investment in people and systems, we will help practices migrate to our next generation system, EMIS Web, smoothly and quickly. We are now upgrading around 200 practices a month through a seamless process.

Commenting on CSC's decision, he said: "The GP systems market is a fast-moving and demanding one; customers want to see continual innovation to help them meet the challenges of the dynamic NHS.  That requires scale and the ability to invest in innovative products, services and people.

"For example, in the last 12 months EMIS Group has recruited almost 300 new staff to support the constant development and accelerated roll-out of our EMIS Web healthcare ecosystem. Our latest innovation - delivering mobile patient records access for clinicians - was driven by user demand and required a substantial investment in research and development."

Find out more about how simple moving to EMIS can be, or contact us on 0845 125 5536 or talkto@e-mis.com to arrange a demo of EMIS Web at your practice.

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