Tips of the Month November 2020
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
We have offically launched our new microsite which has information for London practices about the Covid-19 Vaccination Enhanced Service programme. The site will be updated regularly. Further info here: https://t.co/qsf746NN7Y pic.twitter.com/ejNfm88sf0
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) November 25, 2020
The new maternity and parental leave guidance from @BMA_GP is essential reading for anyone starting or adding to a family. https://t.co/xG16eruc5Y
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) November 23, 2020
Last updated : 25 Nov 2020It is #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) November 5, 2020
Reminder, our GP Professional Support Network is available for all our constituents, and provides confidential, expert, impartial one-to-one advice and support to any individual GP who is under immense pressure. https://t.co/r11c31bEPZ pic.twitter.com/NNXUnkr3vi
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Since the start of January 2021 practices no longer receive a new paper Lloyd George envelope for a first time registration such as a baby or new entrants to the...Meeting London MPs (27 Jan 2021)
This month representatives from Harrow LMC, Camden LMC, Londonwide LMCs staff and local GPs met with Parliamentarians including Bob Blackman MP, Sir Keir Starmer MP and Labour’s health spokesman Jonathan...Guidance
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