Londonwide LMCs' February 2021 Newsletter

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February 2021 Newsletter

QCovid patient assessment tool

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Last week an additional 1.7m patients were identified and added to the shielding list, using the NHS’s new risk stratification software.
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Integrated Care Systems, NHS legislation proposals and Standard Contract changes

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Recent weeks have seen a number of NHS structural changes proposed and/or consulted on. We have responded to consultations on ICS and the NHS Standard Contract. 
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NHS Property Services charges update

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The BMA has successfully challenged NHSPS’ use of its charging policy as the sole basis for increasing charges to tenants.
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Covid-19 insurance changes

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Practices are advised to check the cover provided under insurance renewals, as some insurers are removing pandemic related claims from their cover.
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Resource of the month

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Our patient facing video is available for you to use on your practice website.
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Covid-19 guidance

Londonwide Diary

February

24 GP contract webinar
25 GP contract webinar

March

03 Resilience webinar
04 CQC consultation closes
04 Demystifying partnerships
17 Adversity and growth webinar
23 Practice premises masterclass
24 Contraception update
31 Being present webinar

April

07 NHS Provider Selection Regime consultation closes
14 Cultivating positivity webinar

 

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Last updated : 26 Feb 2021

 

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