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Comment on Secretary of State's speech to the NHS Expo - 06 February 2019
We approached GPonline with a comment on Matt Hancock’s speech to the NHS Expo. Dr Michelle Drage said: “GPs have always been at the forefront of bringing new technology into the NHS. But experience shows there is a need to test and prove the concept and reliability of emergent technology,...London’s GP leader: ‘NHS cash boost must reach frontline, not become tied-up in red tape’ - 20 June 2018
"We hope the additional £20bn for the NHS promised by the Prime Minister goes a substantial way to meeting the increasing demand for GP services we are already seeing in surgeries across London, although precedent from previous announcements does give us cause for concern.” “General practice, social care and community...GP state of emergency declared by London GP leader - 17 May 2016
Today 400 doctors and practice staff join Dr Michelle Drage, London’s GP leader, in declaring a “GP state of emergency” in the face of pressures which threaten services to patients. Speaking at Londonwide LMCs annual conference, Chief Executive Dr Drage shows a red card to the “increased pressures that dis-incentivise...Dr Michelle Drage responds to General Practice Forward View announcement - 17 May 2016
"Today’s announcement falls far short of what is needed to address the challenges facing general practice in the Capital and beyond. GPs are in a state of emergency. Patients risk losing their GPs unless pressures on general practice are dramatically eased. General practice is at breaking point. That’s not safe for...Londonwide LMCs statement on 2015 spending review - Dr Michelle Drage, CEO - 25 November 2015
“Today’s announcement falls short of what is needed to address the challenges facing general practice in the Capital and beyond. “The Statement contains nothing new for general practice – the vanguard of the UK healthcare system. Next day appointments, named GPs and seven day access are...Record Turnout For LMCs' Conference ‘The Power of Collaboration and Innovation’ – Securing The Future Of General Practice - 09 November 2015
Londonwide LMCs hosted a conference yesterday entitled ‘The Power of Collaboration and Innovation’ – Securing The Future Of General Practice aimed at GPs and Practice Managers and was attended by a record number of nearly 200 delegates and has been reported widely in the trade press. The companion document “Securing...Darzi report one year on - 'Primary care stretched to breaking point and still waiting for resources' - 21 October 2015
Dr Michelle Drage comments on the implementation of the Better Health for London (Darzi) report, to coincide with the one-year anniversary of its publication and the London: One Year On event. Statement “Rather than grand ribbon-cutting schemes, what we really need to secure the future of general practice in London...Statement on ‘New Deal for GPs’ speech 2015 - 03 July 2015
Next day appointments, named GPs and seven day access are great ideas but alone will not deliver improved patient care. Another 5,000 GPs over five years will just about keep pace with current demand. To be meaningful and have an impact, finance must first be made available up-front to allow...Statement on ‘New Deal for GPs’ speech 2015 - 19 June 2015
PRESS STATEMENT FROM LONDONWIDE LMCs 19 June 2015 Statement on ‘New Deal for GPs’ speech 2015 Written statement on the Jeremy Hunt’s ‘New Deal for GPs’ speech from Dr Michelle Drage, CEO of Londonwide LMCs: Next day appointments, named GPs and seven day access are great ideas...Naming and shaming not the best way of improving early detection and survival rates of cancers - 01 July 2014
It has been widely reported in the national media that the Government is proposing to introduce a system of naming and shaming GPs who fail to diagnose cancer. The reasons given for this are: 1) the variation across the country in the rate of detection of cancer 2) The NHS...GP Surgery Opens Its Doors To Channel 5 - 01 May 2014
TV viewers got a peek ‘behind closed doors’ of a south London GP practice in a new series called GPs: Behind Closed Doors which aired on Channel 5 last night. The four part documentary series which follows GPs and patients at St John’s Medical Centre in Lewisham, south London, includes...Londonwide LMCs' CEO Dr Michelle Drage invited to City Hall - 14 February 2014
Londonwide LMCs' CEO Dr Michelle Drage invited to City Hall A meeting to be held by the London Assembly at City Hall on Thursday 6 February to discuss access to general practice services in London will be attended by Londonwide LMCs CEO Dr Michelle Drage. In particular, the meeting...GP Leader Speaks At Merton Residents Healthcare Forum - 10 February 2014
Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth LMC Chair Dr Marek Jarzembowski recently addressed a meeting held by the Merton Residents Healthcare Forum (MRHF) on Wednesday 29 January, alongside Mr David Sturgeon, representing NHSEngland, London region, and Dr Andy Murray, representing Merton’s CCG. The topic of the meeting was 'Changes in...Breach notices: Londonwide LMCs offers support to practices - 10 February 2014
PRESS RELEASE 2 January 2014 Londonwide LMCs' view on practices' early closure during Christmas Practices across London recognise that Christmas Eve is a period of low demand and for many...1
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