Londonwide LMCs' May 2019 Newsletter

Improving numeracy and data skills in general practice

Following National Numeracy Day, representatives from National Numeracy UK explain the importance of developed numeracy and data skills in healthcare and their “National Numeracy Challenge” online tool.

Digital round-table

On 3 July we will be hosting an event for practice IT leads, including practice managers, IT managers and GP leads, to discuss rolling out and using new technology in general practice.

Information Commissioner’s Office posters

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has produced useful guidance and posters to help improve practice teams’ understanding of data privacy. The guides include how to avoid common mistakes.

Clinical information dashboard

The new Primary Care Indicators Dashboard, originally scheduled to launch on 1 May, has been pushed back to an expected launch date of 31 May due to outstanding data issues.

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 8 May Dr Michelle Drage, our Chief Executive, appeared on BBC London News, speaking about GP workforce shortages, we also arranged the BBC’s filming at a West London practice. On 1 May, Michelle was quoted in Pulse, responding to plans by a London practice to submit a PCN application that covers all of the Capital, Michelle was also quoted in GPonline, the BMJ and Digital Health regarding this story. On 29 April, Dr Seth Dassanayake, chair of Hammersmith and Fulham LMC, was quoted in GPonline, speaking about cuts to extended access services in the borough. On 27 March, Seth spoke to the BMJ about the issue.

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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