Londonwide LMCs' May 2020 Newsletter

 
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May 2020 Newsletter

PCN DES Decision Making Tool

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Our new decision-making tool provides a factually based, critical analysis and risk assessment of the PCN DES for this year, which practices can use to make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES.
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Our Living Guide and other updated resources

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Our main resource for practices remains our Living Guide, which is now on its seventh revision. We have also published and updated other guidance documents.
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Covid-19 mandatory data collection

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GP practices are required to participate in the GPES Data for Pandemic Planning & Research (Covid-19) data collection.
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Free e-learning courses for practice managers

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Sign up now for the Excellence in Supporting Healthcare e-learning programme, an ILM certificate aimed at non-clinicians.
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Covid-19 supplies update

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Covid-19 guidance

Londonwide LMCs guidance
NHS England
BMA
Public Health England
25 May Bank Holiday
MWord 61
MWord 60
MWord 59
Covid-19 and care homes
Patient registration during Covid-19 pandemic
Shielding, self-isolation and social distancing
Requirement for home visiting during Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 processes concerning death of patients
Requests for isolation letter template
Guide to using pulse oximeters during Covid-19 pandemic
Non-Clinical FAQs for Covid-19
LMC Law HR FAQs
 
 

 

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Last updated : 28 May 2020

 

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