Londonwide LMCs' June 2021 newsletter

Covid-19 vaccination programme: working with patients

Read a Clinical Director's perspective on how the vaccination programme has seen community based general practice working at its best.

Mask wearing on planes – GP letters

EasyJet’s website says passengers should seek a doctor’s letter if they believe they are exempt from wearing face coverings on flights. Government guidance is clear that passengers do not need a letter.

Thank you to Julie Sharman and Jane Betts

Long-standing Londonwide LMCs’ employees Dr Julie Sharman and Mrs Jane Betts are retiring this month. We would like to thank them for their decades of service to the organisation, and London general practice.

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 21 June, Dr Michelle Drage, our CEO, was quoted in a GPOnline story about equality and diversity on LMCs. On 31 May, Michelle was quoted in an Independent story on how pressures on GPs mean many have opted out of the second phase of the Covid vaccine programme. We are continuing our general practice is open campaign, with the latest video shared on social media this month. 5 August is Cycle to Work Day, we are collecting photos of general practice staff out and about on their bikes to highlight the importance of being active, if you would like to send us a photo please do via info@lmc.org.uk.

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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