Practice Manager Leads Forum April 2019 meeting

April saw Practice Manager Leads Forum come together for discussions, updates and networking at the first of their 2019 meetings. Presentations included:

Cervical screening updates and issues within the NHSCSP and Sample Takers.
Data Protection update.
CQC inspection changes for 2019 and CQC hot topics.
A facilitated session around what practices are currently doing to share administration at Primary Care Network level.

We strive to host PM events that are dynamic and relevant to you, so please get in touch if you have ideas for topics and content you would like to see.

Please contact Rizwana Ahmed, Project Manager, Workforce, Training and Innovation (WTI) Team: Rizwana@ahmed@lmc.org.uk with your ideas and suggestions for content and speakers.

If you’d like to become involved on the PM Forum contact Karen Piddington, Project Manager, WTI Team: Karen.Piddington@lmc.org.uk.

This is an opportunity to help shape important decisions made by Londonwide LMCs. Your professional experience and contributions can help to make the forum an even more vibrant and dynamic group.

Last updated : 17 Apr 2019

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