Londonwide LMCs March 2022 Newsletter

Registering patients without proof of address

Practices are required to register patients who live within a practice’s boundary, including those who cannot prove their address or provide a form of ID.

Please feedback on the beta version of our new website

We are modernising our website and need your help. Please feedback on the beta version when you visit our site. Look for the short survey at the bottom of each page.

Registered nursing associate blended learning programme launched

This programme has been developed by experienced general practice nurses and is designed for registered nursing associates (RNAs) new to the setting.

Parliamentary activity

The last month saw a speech by Sajid Javid focussing on personalised care, a select committee evidence session on health and a number of debates on issues affecting general practice.

Remember to use BEAM to LMC to highlight the pressure you are under

Our BEAM to LMC mobile app, which enables you to tell us about the pressures you are under from commissioners and others, is proving popular. Make sure you check the app for push notifications.

Media and public affairs round-up

On 23 March Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, our Deputy CEO, responded to the Spring Statement saying that 'the absence of anything new for general practice is an insult to an already demoralised workforce'. On 23 March we showed our appreciation to people in general practice on the national day of reflection, marking two years since the first lockdown began. On 21 March Lisa appeared in a BBC London news report on violence and abuse experienced by healthcare workers. On 9 March we contributed information to GPonline on the GP premises crisis forcing practices to 'juggle desks' to fit ARRS staff. On 9 March Dr Michelle Drage, our CEO, was quoted by Pulse in a piece on GP leaders fearing the erosion of continuity of care and the ‘dying’ family doctor role.

We continue to be very active in promoting the interests of London GPs and practice staff on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. If you have an example of general practice doing something well which could make a news story please get in touch. We also support practices that are approached with media requests. You can find details here.

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