Appraisal resumes and GMC to consider Coronavirus impact during investigations
NHS England has instructed GPs to resume the appraisal process from 1 October, although this will be in a form which is intended to reduce the amount of paperwork involved, as an acknowledgement of clinical commitments stemming from the Coronavirus epidemic.
- NHS England letter to responsible officers and medical directors in England.
- NHS England letter to doctors in London.
- NHS England letter to appraisers in London.
The General Medical Council (GMC) resumed fitness to practise investigations at the start of July, but has made a commitment to take into account the pressures of Coronavirus, saying:
“We know that investigations are difficult for everyone involved, but we’re conscious that delaying our decisions any longer could cause additional stress.
“We’ll take this forward in discussion with affected doctors, complainants, medical defence and support organisations, and employers. We’ll be flexible on timescales, as we recognise that different parts of the healthcare system are experiencing the impact of the pandemic in different ways.”
The GMC’s full statement can be read here.
Last updated : 23 Sep 2020Digital-first update - October 2019 (22 Oct 2019)
At the end of September NHS England’s board agreed proposals put forward following its most recent digital-first consultation. The NHS England board paper on digital-first recommendations can be viewed...BMA PCSE surveys closing 25 October (21 Oct 2019)
The BMA surveys of GP practices and of GPs are closing on Friday 25 October. They are designed to collect information on the problems encountered with Primary Care Support England, the...The revised Notification of Deaths Regulations (2019) (21 Oct 2019)
The Notification of Deaths Regulations (2019) came into force on 1 October 2019, a link to the associated Statutory Instrument can be found here and the Ministry of Justice’s...Preparing for Brexit with MidMeds (14 Oct 2019)
With growing uncertainty about the impacts of Brexit on London general practice, we know that some practices are thinking about stockpiling essential supplies. The Londonwide Buying Group's recommended medical supplies...Buying Group newsletter - October 2019 (14 Oct 2019)
Initial training for cervical sample takers - book your place now (04 Oct 2019)
Initial...Tips for covering sexual health in consultations (18 Sep 2019)
Kirsty Armstrong is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Out of Hours, Primary and Urgent Care and a Lecturer in Primary and Urgent Care, along with leading our Sexual Health Update...Becoming more dementia friendly for World Alzheimer’s Day (18 Sep 2019)
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day, when individuals and organisations are encouraged to take steps to become more dementia friendly in their day-to-day lives. The more people understand about dementia,...Dr Nikki Kanani appointed Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement (18 Sep 2019)
Congratulations to Dr Nikki Kanani, a Bexley GP, on becoming Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement. At the start of September, NHSE/I confirmed her role as...New BMA ‘manifesto for change’ published (18 Sep 2019)
For the best part of a decade the quadruple aim has been a cornerstone of Londonwide LMCs’ vision for general practice. You can read Dr Michelle Drage, our...Guidance
We provide expert guidance for practices in our guidance section, as well as an archive of other materials you may find useful.
GP Support
Contact our GP Support team if you need help or advice.
The team provide professional and pastoral support to GPs and practice teams on a broad range of issues.
follow us on...
