Londonwide LMCs' July 2021 newsletter
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NHS at 73To mark the NHS’ anniversary earlier this month we produced a video thanking people working in general practice for their contribution over such a difficult period..
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Patient legal letters regarding face coverings |
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We are aware that some practices have received letters from solicitors’ firms, asking for patients to be compensated for being made to wear masks.
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LMC elections |
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Elections are taking place in Bexley, Ealing, Greenwich, Merton and Redbridge. If you are a GP in one of these areas please cast your vote by 12:00pm on Tuesday 27 July 2021.
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Remember to use BEAM to LMC to highlight the pressure you are under |
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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.
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Media and public affairs round-up |
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On 14 July, Dr Michelle Drage, our CEO, was quoted in a Guardian article on abuse of practice staff. The article also used anonymous examples passed to us by practices. On 14 and 13 July, Michelle was quoted in Pulse and GPOnline about the risk of relaxing mask wearing requirements in practices. On 9 July Michelle spoke to GPOnline about London practices and their PCNs’ problems recruiting to ARRS roles. 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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| Got a story? Email us at comms@lmc.org.uk. Deadline for next month's submissions is 11 August. |
Download your resources from our GP State of Emergency website. |
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Last updated : 03 Aug 2021
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