Important Londonwide CEO message number 1 - 22 June 2009

Please note that under the pandemic flu planning arrangements, Londonwide LMCs is working with the authorities on your behalf, and we will provide timely information to your practice as an adjunct to the information coming to you via your PCT.

For urgent clinical advice please contact the London Flu Response Centre on 0845 4251 752 (telephone), larslondonfrc1@hpa.org.uk (email) or 020 7959 2370 (secure fax).

Please be aware of the new algorithm issued by NHS London's public health department. It replaces S6a and S6b, and is specific to London. This should arrive from your PCT by Monday pm.

Our expert communications team has set up a special email address at flu@lmc.org.uk for you to use to alert us to any operational concerns that you may have at your practice or buddy group if you have established one.

Please note that if you are contacted by the media, you should refer them immediately to our professional communications team, and let us know by calling 020 7387 2034 ext 239.