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January 2016 Newsletter
 

Special LMC Conference motions

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The motions for the Special LMC Conference on 30 January have been published. Londonwide staff will be present on the day.

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Junior doctors' industrial action

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London GP practices worked hard to provide services during the junior doctors' strike, which also highlighted widespread public support for the medical profession.


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LMC elections

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It’s LMC election time again. We look forward to welcoming representation from all GPs including partners, employed and freelancers.

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New medical records movement system trial

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At the start of February practices will be asked to test the new medical records movement system, using a blank record that will be sent to them.

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Queen’s Nursing Institute survey of practice nurses

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The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published a report following a survey of 3,400 general practice nurses. The survey found that 32% of London respondents planned to retire in the next five years.

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Speakers' Corner

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Kenny Gibson, NHS England London's lead on flu vaccination, explains why the programme is important.
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Guidance Updates

Mandatory reporting requirements for GMC and NHSE Performers’ List
BMA GPC Chair’s newsletter
BMA sessional GP newsletter
Parental leave arrangements
Updated Department of Health flu guidance
NHS England GP engagement survey

Londonwide Diary

January

28 Practice Manager Leads Forum
30 LMC Special Conference

February

3&4 ICO Data Protection Workshop
10 RCGP Minor Surgery Refresher Course
10 NMC Revalidation Seminar
23 RCGP Men and Women’s Health Update
24 NHSE Releasing Capacity Roadshow
25 Deadline for NHSE Coaching & Development Programme Applications

 

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Apprenticeships

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The general practice apprenticeship programme is seeking practices to participate in its latest round of placements. Practices are being offered the opportunity to take on a potential apprentice for a three day trial before committing to the annual programme.

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Primary care evidence to Health Select Committee

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Alistair Burt MP, Community & Social Care Minister, gave evidence to the Health Select Committee, including his views on the Government’s seven-day NHS plans.

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Taking the next steps in encouraging the use of online services for patients

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Patient Online requires patients to have electronic access to view their records, which may be challenging to implement for some practices. Dr Phil Koczan, Digital Clinical Champion for Patient Online in London, provides advice on how to best implement..

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Media round-up

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On 18 January Londonwide LMCs' CEO, Michelle Drage spoke at a Westminster Health Forum event on the future of health in London, which was covered in GPOnline. Michelle also had an authored piece in the Huffington Post on 4 January, with a New Year’s message for London general practice.

In mid-December the work of the Doctor Hickey Surgery in Westminster with the area's homeless was covered in a Guardian article, as well as a lengthy package on BBC London's evening TV news and an interview with Dr Paul O'Reilly on BBC Radio London's breakfast show. Dr O'Reilly is the chair of Westminster LMC.

 

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Last updated : 21 Jan 2016

 

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