Tips of the Month November 2021
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 our newsletter.
The Green Book section on Covid-19 vaccinations was updated last week to reflect recent changes including second doses for 16 and 17 year-olds and boosters for the over 40s. https://t.co/Ysppb0PXvq
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) November 23, 2021
Last updated : 25 Nov 2021For those who may have missed it, publication of GP earnings has been delayed to at least April 2022 due to concerns raised by the profession and commissioners failing to vary all practice contracts to include the requirement. https://t.co/d5A5M1zHav
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) November 25, 2021
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Covid-19 guidance update – November 2021 (25 Nov 2021)
This page collates new guidance and existing guidance that has been updated since our last newsletter on 20 October. Covid-19 response guidance Revised UK infection prevention and control...Latest LMC workforce survey - please complete our short survey by Friday 17 December 2021 (25 Nov 2021)
We have extended the closing date of our workforce survey to 17:00 on Friday 17 December, in recognition of the substantial time pressures on practices. Please do still take 10...Guidance
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