Patient Online detailed coded record (DCR) deadline is 31 March 2016 - 16 March 2016
This month sees the deadline for enabling online access to patients’ detailed coded record (DCR). Practices have until 31 March 2016 to switch this on. The latest figures we have been given by NHS England’s (NHSE) Patient Online team show that only 49% of London practices have switched on...Discount on SystmOne National User Group 2016 Conference - 17-18 May 2016 - 15 March 2016
Cartron Consulting are offering a code/promo which will give you 40% DISCOUNT off the forthcoming SystmOne National User group conference prices. The first 10 will be the lucky ones. The cost for the 2 Day conference including dinner would become only £132+VAT. To receive the discount code, email Hazel Chappell...Zika guidance update - 15 March 2016
The joint Zika guidance for primary care has been updated to reflect new travel recommendations for pregnant women and clarification of the advice on sexual transmission. Changes include: Updated travel advice for pregnant women Clarification of advice on preventing sexual transmission to pregnant women, women planning pregnancy, and...Nursing Associate Consultation - 15 March 2016
Londonwide LMCs has formally responded to the recent Health Education England consultation on the creation of a new nursing staff role within the health system – that of “Nursing Associate”. The Londonwide response, submitted by our Director of General Practice Nursing Gill Rogers, expresses reservations about the training and support...Mword - Issue 25 now available - 08 March 2016
Wednesday 2 December 2015 Dear Colleague, Just...Support the BMA's Urgent Prescription for General Practice campaign - 08 March 2016
Click on the image to go to the BMA's Urgent Prescription for General Practice campaign page.Places going fast at Londonwide LMCs’ annual conference on 20 April 2016 - don't miss out, book your place today - 08 March 2016
Practice premises and you - essential workshop for GPs - Thursday 28 April 2016 - 29 February 2016
...Apprenticeship update and a first-hand view of what makes it great - 23 February 2016
My Apprenticeship –Joel Carmody at St Peter’s Medical Centre, Harrow We have all heard the horror stories about general practice on the news. The endless waiting times, the further restrictions on GPs and junior doctors, leading to the juniors’ strike action, the constant...Annual Report 2015/16 - 19 February 2016
Londonwide LMCs' Annual Report for 2015/16 is now available and downloadable on the links below: Annual Report 2015/16 Londonwide Local Medical Committees Ltd financial report Londonwide Enterprise Ltd financial reportFamily and Friends Test data submission dates and guidance - 18 February 2016
Future submission dates FFT feedback month Submission closure (twelfth working day of the month) January 2016 16 February 2016 February 2016 16 March 2016 ...Patient Online deadline approaching – what you need to know - 17 February 2016
The London Patient Online team have asked us to remind practices that they are expected to allow patients access to their coded data within the GP record by 31 March 2016. This is a contractual requirement and builds on patient access to the summary record...Patient Online – prepare now for next year’s contractual deadline - 17 February 2016
As you know, promoting the use of online appointment booking and online repeat prescription ordering are contractual requirements for Patient Online. These are routinely offered to patients in London. From 1 April 2016 practices are expected to fulfil the current contractual requirement to provide online...Speakers' Corner - The most fun a GP can have without coming to the attention of the GMC - 17 February 2016
This month Dr Paul O'Reilly explains the challenges of working with a homeless patient population and the rewards his work offers. Paul is a partner at the Dr Hickey Practice in Westminster and chair of Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster LMC. He writes:...Speakers’ Corner - NHS England’s (London) Kenny Gibson on why the flu vaccine is important. - 17 February 2016
This month Kenny Gibson explains the importance of the flu vaccination programme. Kenny is Head of Public Health Commissioning for NHS England (London) and their lead on flu vaccination; he is also...It's election year at Londonwide LMCs! - 17 February 2016
Elections take place every two years on a rolling basis and any GP working in the area may be nominated for election. We welcome representation from all GPs including partners, employed and freelance GPs. Serving on your LMC is a worthwhile and rewarding role. Dr...Training and development events update - February 2016 - 17 February 2016
Infection Control Update – 26 January 2016 This workshop proved very popular particularly amongst GPs or GPNs. We were only able to accommodate 32 delegates and the event was oversubscribed. Because of this another Infection Control workshop date has been added on 2 March 2016, which is already fully subscribed....New GPC Guidance on the use of Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions. - 17 February 2016
In response to regulatory changes, the GPC has issued updated guidance on the use of Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) and Patient Group Directions (PGDs) clearing up the confusion about the circumstances of their use, who can write them and who can approve them. Nurses or other registered healthcare professionals...
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