Londonwide LMCs celebrates the NHS at 68
To celebrate the NHS turning 68 on 5 July Dr Michelle Drage wrote a piece for the Huffington Post, asking ‘Is NHS General Practice No Longer a Valued Member of the Family as It Turns 68?’. This was promoted on social media and well received for raising some important issues and celebrating the accomplishments of general practice during its 68 years providing NHS services.
Londonwide LMCs also produced social media content, with London GPs providing birthday messages and fact cards looking at general practices accomplishments. These appeared on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
This week we're celebrating 68 years of the NHS. Wishing you a very #HappyBirthdayNHS pic.twitter.com/AUblqokqTG
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) July 8, 2016
Last updated : 18 Jul 2016This week we've been celebrating #HappyBirthdayNHS and general practices' contribution to it. pic.twitter.com/Dko8eF6VBD
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) July 9, 2016
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