Dear colleagues, Chair’s introduction It’s all about strong, safe and sustainable general practice. There have been many discussions about why this is so important, but I would also urge you to consider how we make this a reality for our staff and patients within Newham. We need a coherent, unified voice to escalate issues to […]
Dear colleagues, Welcome to our Autumn 2022 newsletter updating on the current issues being addressed by Newham LMC on your behalf. We regularly participate at Practice Council and the Newham Health Collaborative webinar, but please continue to relay any information about difficulties you are experiencing. We are keen to maintain a strong, unified and purposeful […]
Dear colleagues, PCN DES Enhanced Access The LMC, alongside others LMCs in North East London, is working to ensure that the ICB will assess plans against PCN DES specifications, rather than additional local requirements added by the ICB. It is anticipated that PCN plans will be assured and signed off by the end of August, […]
Dear colleagues, Enhanced Access Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are to be required to offer (themselves or by sub-contracting) 60 minutes per 1,000 patients per week of additional appointments in specified hours on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Newham Local Medical Committee (LMC) is involved in discussions on GPs’ behalf about how to deliver this. Issues being […]
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