GDPR latest news - 13 April 2018
The Information Governance Alliance (IGA) have released a guidance document called ‘the key points for GPs’. The document includes a myth busting section, information on the Data Protection Officer (DPO), Subject Access Requests (SARs), data protection fees and a checklist. You can download the guidance here. We also want...Recommended codes for vaccinations - 12 April 2018
Childhood vaccination coding can be unexpectedly complex there are just 26 pre-school and school age vaccinations, but practices can record these vaccinations using over 1,000 different codes. Data export providers, Health Intelligence and Quality Medical Systems (QMS) have adopted a standard export for all possible vaccination codes. Phil Kirby from...It’s election year at Londonwide LMCs - make your voice heard - 21 March 2018
This year every LMC seat is up for election. Any GP working in one of the 27 London boroughs we represent may be nominated for election regardless of their contractual status. We particularly welcome nominations from those GPs who are under-represented on current LMCs. As...Concerns about coroners issues - 21 March 2018
In response to concerns raised regarding GP relationships with the coroners’ office, we recently requested examples of problems experienced by GPs and practice staff. Examples provided so far include: coroners lack of consistency and the problems this is causing for GPs; issues over cremation form completion/medical examiners; inappropriate requests...NHS Digital questioned on Home Office data sharing - 20 March 2018
On Thursday 15 March the Health and Social Care Select Committee took evidence from Sarah Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, NHS Digital; and Noel Gordon, Chair, NHS Digital on data sharing. The transcript can be seen here, highlights include the following snippets: Q103 Chair: In other words, you see yourselves as...LMC elections – join us in May to learn about what is involved in being an LMC member - 20 March 2018
This year every LMC seat is up for election and next month you will have a chance to stand for election to your LMC. Any GP working in one of the 27 London boroughs we represent may be nominated for election regardless of their contractual status. We particularly welcome nominations...GMC requests for evidence of English language competence - 20 March 2018
The House of Commons Library has release updated guidance on what documentation the GMC will accept as evidence that GPs, nurses and pharmacists have sufficient English language skills. These controls sought to “stop foreign healthcare professionals working in the NHS unless they have passed robust language and competence tests”. Initially...GDPR – further guidance now available - 19 March 2018
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018 when it replaces the UK Data Protection Act 1998. The GDPR is significant and wide-reaching in scope and it expands the rights of individuals to control how their personal information is collected and processed. The GDPR...CQC update on the 2017/18 Data Security and Protection Requirements - 16 March 2018
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued an update on the nine requirements for general practice from the 2017/18 Data Security and Protection Requirements. The Department of Health has set out the steps they expect all health and care organisations to take in 2017/18 to demonstrate they are implementing...National Data Opt-Out to be introduced alongside the GDPR in May - 16 March 2018
The Government has announced that the national data opt-out will be introduced alongside the GDPR on 25 May 2018. It has also been agreed to present the national data opt-out as a single question to cover both research and planning. Type 2 opt-outs (which currently prevent identifiable data from leaving...Influenza and the annual vaccine ordering challenge for practices - 06 March 2018
Kenny Gibson, Head of Public Health Commissioning (London) and NHS England London’s lead on flu vaccinations shares his tips for anticipating the cycle of winter illnesses and getting the best value when buying in vaccine stock. There has been a positive shift in our population’s...GPC update on type 2 certificate deadline - 06 March 2018
Dr Krishan Aggarwal, Deputy Chair of the GPC’s Sessional Subcommittee has sent the following message out to GPs: “As you may be aware, the deadline for submission for the annual Type 2 Certificate is 28 February 2018. The BMA has raised concerns to the...MP visit - Chuka Umunna meets with Lambeth LMC - 28 February 2018
On Friday 29 January 2018 members of Lambeth LMC met Chuka Umunna MP at the Exchange Surgery in his Streatham constituency. The LMC members covered the challenges around recruitment, retention and workload and how the three impact on each other....Securing practice finances - an easy guide to year end closure and managing future finances - 26 February 2018
On Tuesday 30 January 2018 over 200 GPs and practice managers attended our two 'Securing practice finances - an easy guide to year end closure and managing future finances' workshops. Here are the resources from the day (all documents are PDF unless otherwise stated):Department of Health and Social Care rejects merger of Community Health Partnerships and NHS Property Services - 23 February 2018
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has rejected the proposed merger between NHS Property Services (NHSPS) and Community Health Partnerships (CHP), which was one of the recommendations of Sir Robert Naylor’s review of NHS property and estates. The NHS Property Board will not be at ‘arm’s length’ from...Participant practices wanted for unique stress and workload study - 21 February 2018
Update February 2018: The Primary Care Barometer is now up and running! As of December 2017 practice managers across London have had the exciting opportunity to participate in a novel survey conducted via mobile phone app, which aims to find out about the challenges faced by GP practices as they try...Practice finance event Q and A summary - 20 February 2018
Our sold-out practice finance workshops in January provided the opportunity for GPs and practice staff ask questions to a number of experts and organisations; we have summarised some of these questions for those who were unable to attend. National Engagement Team (NET) update on Primary Care Support England services...Contacting the NHS England London premises team - 20 February 2018
At our recent finance event for GPs and practice managers, Sian Clapton from NHS England London’s premises team, provided us with contact details for the team. Any issues relating to premises reimbursements or rent reviews should go in the first instance to the premises team. Contact is via the relevant generic...Practice resources for children and young people - 16 February 2018
Healthy London Partnership (HLP), brings together London CCGs, NHS England and other partners to assist with the delivery of better health and care for all Londoners. HLP has a range of tools and resources to support GPs and practice staff provide health and wellbeing care for children and young people...
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