Lord Darzi’s independent review comment
Londonwide LMCs CEO Dr Michelle Drage and Deputy CEO Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell have issued their joint comment on the Darzi review.
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.
Latest news
Summer 2024 workforce survey results
Our latest workforce survey had responses coming from 248 practices or around a fifth of the 1,121 we represent.
New and re-elected MPs – July 2024
We are looking to arrange meetings to raise GP issues with London MPs, please get in touch if your practice is interested taking part.
Featured guidance and resources
The guidance section holds relevant information on a wide range of subjects related to general practice.
Riots and disruption: GP surgery precautions and preparation
This guidance relates specifically to the civil unrest taking place in August 2024 and will be kept under review.
Safe working pack
Your quick reference guide to useful resources to help manage your workload and avoid unsafe situations for both practitioners and patients.
Abuse and violent patient guide
This supports practices in developing risk mitigation measures, responding to incidents and taking the appropriate steps following an incident.
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.
Upcoming events and training
ATTP module 4 – practice premises
- Time 13:00 - 17:00
- Location Via Zoom
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Practice nurse
Part of our Aspiring to Partnership Programme, covering: premises cost directions, development and funding, rent reviews, leasehold, lease reviews, MEES and more.
Cytology update
- Time 9:30 - 13:30
- Location MS Teams
- Role(s) GP and practice nurse
The half day will cover all the changes that are taking place in cervical screening and the impact this has on patients, the practitioner, and the laboratories.
Clinical Coding for Primary Care Staff
- Time 9:00 - 13:00
- Location MS Teams
- Role(s) GP and practice nurse
This half day will help increase delegates' coding skills, build confidence and help to eliminate the most common coding errors.