Feedback sought on GP Partnership Review interim findings - 17 October 2018
The GP Partnership Review is being conducted for the Department of Health and Social Care by Dr Nigel Watson of Wessex LMCs, with the aim of producing a set of recommendations on how to reinvigorate the partnership model. We have previously met with the review team and facilitated visits to...Being an effective LMC - 17 October 2018
Over the coming weeks the newly elected and re-elected members of all of our LMCs will complete the process of choosing Chairs and Vice Chairs. This month two LMC chairs provide examples of the role of LMCs in representing local GPs and arriving at constructive outcomes. Prof Gabriel Ivbijaro MBE,...Tips of the Month October 2018 - 16 October 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 Clinical governance is a contractual requirement although there is not...Enrolling now for December 2018 cohort - Londonwide LMCs' Practice Manager Training Programme - 16 October 2018
...Written response to GP partnership review - 21 September 2018
We have provided a written response to the GP Partnership Review which is being conducted for the Department of Health and Social Care by Dr Nigel Watson of Wessex LMCs. Our response includes calls to alleviate the pressures on partnerships created by premises ownership, upgrading...Tips on submitting childhood immunisations (0-5) data to Open Exeter - 21 September 2018
At our recent finance event for GPs and practice managers NHS England London’s vaccinations and immunisations team gave the following advice to practices when submitting their childhood immunisations (0-5) data to Open Exeter. Always choose ‘save’ AND ‘submit’ to ensure your data is submitted...GP Partnership Review - 21 September 2018
If you would like to provide feedback to the GP Partnership Review please send us your thoughts before 30 August: info@lmc.org.uk. On 30 July 2018 Dr Nigel Watson and his GP Partnership Review team visited our offices in Euston and two GP practices. Dr...LMC 2018 elections - results - 21 September 2018
Election results are now available for all constituencies North central and east London Barnet Dr Oluwadamilola Adedayo Dr Daniela Amasanti-DeBono Dr John...How we use your data - 19 September 2018
In line with recent changes in data protection legislation, we have updated our Privacy Policy to provide you with more detail on how we handle your personal data. Our Privacy Policy can be found here. Here are a few key updates we have made to our Privacy Policy: ...LEAD Training Events - 18 September 2018
This year, our Learning Education and Development (LEAD) team created a new summer-time initiative for GPs and practice teams. Our LEAD Summer School programme ran throughout August and covered a range of topics to help delegates acquire important training during the holiday season. The four half day workshops were designed...Winter pressures - keep us up to date - 18 September 2018
Last winter saw the whole health and social care system in London operating at full-stretch, with lack of capacity in secondary and social care increasing pressure on GPs. We are keen to learn what steps are being taken locally to mitigate against these issues this winter, and as we progress...Londonwide LMCs’ jobs board - 18 September 2018
Don’t forget our vacancies section is free to use for London practices. All you need to do is complete and submit the web form and we will do the rest to get your job listing online. Please note that job adverts must be for specific roles which involve providing NHS...Tips of the month September 2018 - 18 September 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. 2/2 Any change in partnership must be notified to the CQC, if...Premises update September 2018 - 18 September 2018
This update is applicable to practices who are leasing their premises from Community Health Partnerships (CHP) or NHS Property Services (NHSPS). Urgent - Occupancy Agreement Letters We are aware that NHSPS are sending practices Occupancy Agreement Letters and Occupancy Change Notices for completion and return. Please note these have not...MMR and MenACWY vaccinations for students resident at home - 17 September 2018
September marks the time of the year when many students are starting their first year of university or returning to their studies. Students can be more vulnerable to illnesses such as meningitis and mumps due to living in large households and mixing with new people, increasing the risk of infection....Free practice manager conference - Thursday 22 November 2018 - 14 September 2018
Our next free to attend practice manager's conference will take place on Thursday 22 November 2018 at Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ. The packed programme so far includes topics such as working at scale, digital health, patient engagement, data protection, building your team and a CQC update. This...GP State of Emergency success: TFL change fees advice - 14 September 2018
Following a letter from our GP State of Emergency team, Transport for London have updated their advice to applying for a private hire driver licence to reflect that the charge for a medical exam is to be set by the examining GP. Their advice had previously said that it was...Premises update August 2018 - 02 September 2018
This update is applicable to practices who are leasing their premises from Community Health Partnerships (CHP) or NHS Property Services (NHSPS). Urgent - Occupancy Agreement letters We are aware that NHSPS may be sending practices Occupancy Agreement Letters and Occupancy Change Notices for completion and...
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