Londonwide LMCs December 2025 newsletter
Covering: raising the issues that matter to you, managing seasonal flu, new LMC leaflets, Christmas break practice opening hours, Buying Group and more.
Londonwide LMCs is the clinically led independent voice of general practice in the Capital
Londonwide Local Medical Committees is the professional voice of London general practice. Providing specialist advice and guidance on a wide range of local and pan-London issues, our focus is helping practices to secure their future. In today's challenging health and social care environment we undertake this crucial role with passion, pride and professionalism.
Your local LMC
LMCs are made up of practicing GPs and practice staff elected by local GPs and are bodies recognised in statute that represent the interests of all local GPs and their teams. Londonwide LMCs is the overarching organisation that represents 27 boroughs across the capital. We provide LMCs with support and guidance on pan-London and local issues, via our primary care, communications, resources and GP support directorates.
Latest news
Flu, antiviral prescribing and appropriate redirection to pharmacy
With increased rates of flu it is important for practices to be mindful of the different options for patients presenting with symptoms.
Raising the issues that matter to you through 2025 and into the year ahead
Your local LMC representatives and the Londonwide LMCs team continue to raise your concerns and suggestions with the powers that be, increasing attention and exploring possible solutions with commissioners and political leaders, and advocating for GPs and practice teams across the Capital.
Featured guidance and resources
The guidance section holds relevant information on a wide range of subjects related to general practice.
GPC England advice regarding OpenSAFELY and declaring compliance with access requirements
GPCE have clearer details on OpenSAFELY use and the expectation of compliance audits on access declarations.
October 2025 contract changes
The main changes are around requirements to have practice doors, telephone systems and online consultation platforms open for longer.
Safe working pack
Your quick reference guide to useful resources to help manage your workload and avoid unsafe situations for both practitioners and patients.
Upcoming events and training
Aspiring to partnership programme
- Time 9:30 - 15:00
- Location Online and a face-to-face session near Euston
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Practice nurse
This programme is suitable for anyone aspiring to become a partner in general practice or is new to partnership. It is a modular programme and so delegates can choose to attend all 6 modules, or dip in and out of the modules that most suit their learning needs. Cost: £95 inc VAT per person per module
Group Coaching Circle 4
- Time 10:00 - 11:00
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Health care support worker
This course will help to build confidence, provide emotional support, offer practical strategies and personal development tools to ensure a smooth and successful return to work.
The NHS Pension – End of year processing
- Time 9:30 - 13:30
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) Practice manager
A session to prepare pension administrators for the checking and submission of annual data, attendees will learn by checking their own practice data.