LMC satisfaction survey February 2019 - 20 February 2019
All GPs, practice managers and nurses should have received a link to complete our LMC satisfaction survey. If you have not yet filled it in, the link to complete it was emailed around midday on Wednesday, 13 February with the subject line “Londonwide LMCs and your local LMC - how...The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) – further guidance now available - 19 February 2019
The The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) replaced the Information Governance toolkit from April 2018. The DSPT is an online self-assessment toolkit that has to be used by all organisations that have access to NHS patient data and clinical systems. The submissions deadline is 31 March 2019, so it...Type 2 opt-outs replaced by the national data opt-out - 19 February 2019
Type 2 opt-outs have been replaced by the national data opt-out so practices must no longer use the type 2 opt-out code to record a patient's opt-out choice as it is no longer collected and processed. Type 2 opt-outs were previously managed by the patient’s practice making a coded entry...QOF business rules coding issues – update for practice teams - 19 February 2019
Please note that no action is currently needed by practices on this matter, but you should read the information carefully. Following the introduction of the SNOMED-CT coding in 2018/19, NHS Digital’s business rules team has been converting and mapping the READ and CTV3 codes into SNOMED, which has proved difficult...Tips of the month February 2019 - 19 February 2019
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter. #TipoftheWeek It is a contractual requirement to have two clinical references...GP Partnership Review recommendations published - 18 February 2019
Throughout it’s recommendations the Review’s findings broadly support the investment in workforce and other central planks of NHS England policy. We have summarised the recommendations which fall outside existing policy. For the full recommendations, with their original working, please see the GP Partnership Review...GPC regional elections 2019 - 14 February 2019
Nominations are open for the round of GPC regional elections to cover terms from 2019-22. In London the constituency covering Barking & Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest, City & East London is up for election. Details of the election process can be found here, voting is open to those GPs who practice...Type 2 opt-outs replaced by the national data opt-out - 07 February 2019
Type 2 opt-outs have been replaced by the national data opt-out so practices must no longer use the type 2 opt-out code to record a patient's opt-out choice as it is no longer collected and processed. Type 2 opt-outs were previously managed by the patient’s practice making a coded entry...QOF business rules coding issues – update for practice teams - 06 February 2019
Please note that no action is currently needed by practices on this matter, but you should read the information carefully. Following the introduction of the SNOMED-CT coding in 2018/19, NHS Digital’s business rules team has been converting and mapping the READ and CTV3 codes into SNOMED, which has proved difficult...Practices instructed to begin ordering licensed flu vaccines for next winter - 01 February 2019
In November NHS England, Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care wrote to practices instructing them to begin ordering currently licensed flu vaccines. In January NHS England provided an update to this letter The original November letter can be read...Londonwide LMCs' Buying Group Locum Insurance Survey - February 2019 - 30 January 2019
Londonwide LMCs and the Londonwide LMCs' Buying Group insurance providers MIAB are keen to assess the impact and uptake amongst our members of the NHS’s Sickness Reimbursement Scheme, introduced in April 2017. Similarly we’d like to know whether you continue to purchase locum insurance (either a full policy or top-up...Preparing for Brexit with MidMeds - 30 January 2019
With growing uncertainty about the impacts of Brexit on London general practice, we know that some practices are thinking about stockpiling essential supplies as we near B-day on 29 March. The Londonwide Buying Group's recommended medical supplies provider, MidMeds, has increased stock levels for hundreds of the most purchased products,...The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) – submission deadline 31 March 2019. - 25 January 2019
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) replaced the Information Governance toolkit from April 2018. The DSPT is an online self-assessment toolkit that has to be used by all organisations that have access to NHS patient data and clinical systems. The submissions deadline is 31...NHS England and CCGs investigating half-day closing sub-contracting arrangements - 25 January 2019
NHS England and various London CCGs have been carrying out analysis of practices’ opening hours based on the information provided in their E-Declarations. Some commissioners have identified practices who have declared that they close for half a day per week and have examined their sub-contracting...Final pay control for 1995 pension scheme - 25 January 2019
The government introduced an employer's charge for pensionable salaried pay rises which are over the allowable amount, for employees who are members of the 1995 pension scheme. We are aware that some practices are now receiving these charges, and it is recommended that practices familiarise themselves with the process if...Supporting patients to stay healthy in the community - 25 January 2019
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, Deputy Chief Executive of Londonwide LMCs, looks at how practices can use sign-posting to community groups to encourage and support patients to fulfil their New Year’s resolutions. January is the time of year where many patients chose to adopt positive lifestyle changes, be it via incorporating more...Londonwide LMCs' AGM 2019 - 25 January 2019
Londonwide LMCs' Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 24 January 2019 at Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9LG. Please click on the links below to access the resources from the AGM: CEO's report
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