Local authority reports and letters reimbursement under collaborative arrangements - 10 December 2018
Dr Elliott Singer, Medical Director at Londonwide LMCs, recently wrote to the local authorities (LAs) in the 27 London boroughs covered by Londonwide LMCs to raise the issue of practices not being reimbursed for work done for LAs in the fields of education, social services and public...MWord - issue 35 - Dr Michelle Drage's latest update for GPs and practice teams - 10 December 2018
27...Check CCG data against practice data with regard to immunisation targets - 07 December 2018
Practices are advised to check data presented to them by CCGs with regard to levels of service provision, especially in relation to PMS/GMS premiums. In particular, CCG immunisation levels data should be checked against practices' own records. Practices were advised to use the 6-in-1 vaccine...Viewpoint - London general practices can overcome challenges by working together - 27 November 2018
Dr Jonty Heaversedge is Medical Director for Primary Care and Digital Transformation (London Region) NHS England and a GP in Southwark. Here he explains why he believes “The Next Steps to the Strategic Commissioning Framework” (SCF Next Steps) is a vision for strengthening general practice...Digital first consultation response - 21 November 2018
We have responded to NHS England’s consultation on ‘Digital-first primary care and its implications for general practice payments’. Our full response can be read here, a summary is below. Response to proposed contractual changes The London adjustment should be retained, and in...Government notice on impact of 'no deal' Brexit on recognition of professional qualifications - 21 November 2018
One of these notices covered the recognition of professional qualifications, including those of Drs (including GPs) and nurses. At present the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive is a reciprocal arrangement which enables European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to have their professional qualifications recognised...National Data Opt-Out - update for practices - 21 November 2018
Practice checklist: Staff are aware that the type 2 opt out codes have been retired and replaced by a national opt-out. Practice privacy notice (or Fair Processing Guidance) has been updated. Practice literature relating to type 2 opt-outs and care data has been...Winter access examples sought - 20 November 2018
We are looking for examples to highlight how people can access appropriate care from GP practices, wider primary care and other community based services this winter, to feed into a public awareness campaign called My London GP. If your practice and/or other providers of care in your local area would like to...Tips of the Month November 2018 - 20 November 2018
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 You must notify NHSE (your Responsible Officer) if there is...It’s Movember, and a timely reminder that men shouldn’t be shy! - 19 November 2018
The Movember campaign runs each November with the aim of improving awareness of men’s health issues. Dr Anil Shah, of Newham LMC, explains how best to encourage men to monitor their prostate health and seek advice when they have concerns. Men are happy to openly talk and brag about many...Keep us up to date so we can represent you - 19 November 2018
You should have received an email from us around midday on Friday 2 November with this subject line: “Keep informed by keeping us informed (SSE/NWL/NCNE)” This email contains our current records for who works at your practice, it would be really helpful if you could update the grid in the...Calling all health care support workers - 19 November 2018
We are exploring the possibility of creating a health care support worker (HCSW) forum and would like to gauge the views of any health care support workers in practice teams across London. We currently run very popular forums for practice managers and practice nurses where members from across London come...November 2018 workforce survey - 15 November 2018
Thank you in advance for making space in your busy day to complete our short survey on practice workforce issues which will help us to gather insight to share with key opinion formers and stakeholders, and to generate stories highlighting the pressures you are under for trade and national publications. Our...Dementia Friendly London - 08 November 2018
Londonwide LMCs hosted a dementia friends information session for our office staff on Wednesday 20 June, as part of our commitment to make London more dementia friendly city. We also offer dementia training for practice staff which is separate to the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friend sessions. Everyone is welcome to be...Next Steps for the Strategic Commissioning Framework launched - 01 November 2018
Londonwide LMCs continues to work with the system to lead and influence in order to secure the future of general practice in London, working jointly with London CCGs and NHS England London to introduce the newly published “Next Steps to the Strategic Commissioning Framework for...
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