Londonwide LMCs' October 2018 newsletter

October 2018 Newsletter

Updated London Strategic Commissioning Framework

The ‘Next Steps’ document, outlining the vision of the London Clinical Cabinet, has been released by NHS England London and shared with STPs and CCGs.

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National data opt-out

As of 1 October, practices should signpost patients to ‘Your NHS Data Matters’ rather than using type 2 opt-out codes.

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Feedback on Partnership Review interim report

The GP Partnership Review team have produced an interim report, which we will be discussing with them on the evening of Monday 3 December. Please email us your feedback on the report or let us know if you would like to attend the round-table event.

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Recognition of overseas qualifications in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit

The Government has issued a technical notice setting out how official recognition of overseas professional qualifications, including those of doctors and nurses, would work in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.

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Budget 2018 look ahead

We speculate how the NHS’s extra £20bn will be funded in Budget 2018 on 29 October.

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Resource of the Month

Winter planning

Our checklist of what needs to be done to keep your practice contractually compliant during the festive season.

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Guidance Updates

•	GPC news
•	Sessional GP newsletter
•	Winter indemnity scheme
•	NHS Improvement EpiPen advice
•	Beam to LMC app

Londonwide Diary

October

18	Dr Michelle Drage speaking at Best Practice
25	Dr Michelle Drage speaking at London Health Board Annual Conference
25	Introduction to Medical Terminology
29	Budget 2018

31	Consultation Skills Workshop

November

01	Clinical Supervision for General Practice Nurses
07	Changes in Employment Law

December

05	Infection Prevention and Control Update
12	Universal Health and Mental Health Coverage conference

Being an effective LMC

How do LMCs work to resolve problems on behalf of their constituents? Thoughts from some of our LMC chairs.

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Also this month...

Updated Capita/PCSE claims guidance

The BMA have updated their guidance on escalating claims for losses against Capita/ PCSE.

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Rethinking Medicine summary

Read a summary of our recent event considering how general practice can adapt to use more non-clinical approaches to improve patient care.

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Join the December intake for our General Practice Manager Blended Learning Programme

Enrolment for our innovative blended learning programme is now open. The programme is aimed at new, experienced and returning practice managers. Professional accreditation is provided by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the programme is also accredited with 106 CPD points from the CPD Standards Office.

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Media and public affairs round-up

On 9 October Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, Deputy Chief Executive of Londonwide LMCs, spoke at Public Policy Exchange's event on The Future of Primary Care. On 8 October Pulse covered our response to the ‘Digital-First’ consultation. Read the full article here and our full response here.

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 you think would make a news story please get in touch. We also support practices that are approached with media requests. You can find details of how to get support here.

There are now four Buying Group partners:
Don’t forget that all practices are eligible to access Londonwide LMCs’ Buying Group services. Contact buyinggroup@lmc.org.uk or visit the Londonwide LMCs’ Buying Group webpage for further information.

Got a story? Email us at comms@lmc.org.uk. Deadline for next month's submissions is 14 November.	Download your resources from our GP State of Emergency website.