Coronavirus supplies and 2020 flu vaccination season - 24 July 2020
Having checked with Londonwide LMCs Buying Group suppliers we understand that flu vaccine stock is on track for delivery later this year and that suppliers are currently content that existing orders can be fulfilled, subject to any future (speculative) DHSC policy announcements. We will continue to talk to suppliers, but do...Help needed to plan for current and future demands of general practice - 23 July 2020
We have important work planned for the next three months that we need your help with. If you work in London general practice in an area represented by Londonwide LMCs, please complete this survey and share your thoughts on current working practices. We are also grateful for the offers of...Inclusivity and diversity in general practice - 22 July 2020
The disproportionate mortality rate from coronavirus in Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as reported by Public Health England, alongside international events and awareness protests, have seen a growing and wide-ranging public discussion about racial equality in recent months. Londonwide LMCs has a strong track record of promoting...Un-resourced work from secondary care - 21 July 2020
Practices are currently facing a significant challenge as capacity is reduced by the need to adhere to infection control measures and pent up demand from patients staying away from practices during the early stages of the pandemic has been released, with these people now seeking appointments in large numbers. Against...2020 GP Patient Survey results - 21 July 2020
Over 95% of patients who responded to the latest NHS England survey said they had confidence and trust in the last healthcare professional they saw. Over 80% of patients rated their overall experience of their GP practice as good. More evidence of the excellent job our GPs and practice teams...Online and social media - strategy, risk management, understanding and managing feedback - 08 July 2020
The latest offer in Londonwide LMCs' free development support for practice managers, or to a nominated other member of the team who would benefit. This series of three...TFL face covering exemption - 24 June 2020
Since 15 June it has been mandatory for passengers over the age of 11 to wear face coverings on public transport in London, as well as in private hire vehicles. This has resulted in some patients approaching GP practices asking for doctor’s notes to exempt them from the requirement on health...Resumption of routine CQC inspections and the emergency support framework - 24 June 2020
The CQC will resume routine inspections of GP practices in the autumn, with no start date specified yet. Since the middle of May the CQC has been remotely monitoring practices via its emergency support framework, with inspections normally taking the form of a phone call. The CQC say that...Official studies: BAME people at increased risk from Covid-19 - 24 June 2020
The Government has recently released two Public Health England (PHE) reports looking into the impact of coronavirus on people from BAME backgrounds. The reports were written by Professor Kevin Fenton with Covid-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes being released on 2 June and Covid-19: understanding the...CNSGP – What is in, what is out and who do I approach for help? - 02 June 2020
The Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) was introduced on 1 April 2019 and provides comprehensive indemnity for clinical negligence liabilities arising in NHS general practice in relation to incidents that occur on or after 1 April 2019. What do I need to...PCN DES Decision Making Tool - 20 May 2020
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 help you make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES. Implications of both the...Covid-19 mandatory data collection - 20 May 2020
On Friday 15 May 2020, GP practices in England were sent an invitation via the Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) to participate in a data collection entitled ‘GPES Data for Pandemic Planning & Research (COVID-19)’. Whilst this has been sent out as an invitation to practices via the CQRS, it...Excellence in Supporting Healthcare, ILM certificate aimed at non-clinicians - 20 May 2020
This exciting and newly accredited e-learning course is delivered by the PMA, and normally costs £295. It is based on the competency framework and career pathway and its aim is to build a workforce in which non-clinicians can develop confidence and skills that can be used in healthcare settings. All...Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May - 20 May 2020
NHS England are currently indicating that 25 May will be treated as a normal bank holiday, so no requirements will be placed on practices to provide additional services because of Covid-19. We would like to thank practices for their efforts over the recent bank holidays and say that everyone in...NHS England and Public Health England resources for practices regarding coronavirus (Covid-19) - 07 May 2020
NHS England and Public Health England have produced further resources for practices to assist with managing concerns around coronavirus (Covid-19). These were released yesterday (4 March 2020), we...Covid-19 PPE and other supplies - latest update - 29 April 2020
Supplies of practice equipment, particularly PPE remains of great concern due to levels of availability being mismatched to need. Whilst there are low levels of stock with some suppliers, many have no stock of the most needed items and are awaiting deliveries. The Londonwide LMCs’ Buying Group works closely with...Temporary changes to GP Connect and the Summary Care Record (SCR) - 29 April 2020
NHSX and NHS Digital are making temporary changes to GP Connect and to the Summary Care Record to help the NHS respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes are to improve the access that doctors, nurses and authorised health and care professionals have to medical records and information, and to help...
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