Guidance and resources

This page provides background to A&G and covers how to navigate contractual and regulatory obligations in the best interest of patients.

Shared care guidelines are frequently used in the NHS to transfer work and the care of patients from secondary/tertiary care to primary care.

The GMC's Good Medical Practice guidance was updated on 30 January 2024, replacing the previous version on this date.

Download the LMC presentation on notifications here. Helpful documents and links Forms Statutory Notifications – guidance for registered providers and managers of NHS GP and other primary medical services Nigel’s surgery 21 – death notifications

This section will be updated on a regular basis when new guidance and other resources become available. You will find a wealth of information and links to further resources in these documents – we hope you find them useful. Who is the CQC? The Clinical Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent body that regulates health […]

On 20 June 2019 we updated our PCN Model Schedules, which are designed to assist London practices in filling out the PCN schedules, as required to progress their PCN application. The new GP Contract was announced at the end of January 2019, having been agreed between the BMA’s GPC and NHS England. For your practice it means that the Contract […]

Download the LMC presentation on triggers here.

You must have care or treatment that is tailored to you and meets your needs and preferences. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND SOCIAL CARE, ENGLAND PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 9.—(1) The care and treatment of service users must— (a) be appropriate, (b) meet their needs, and […]

The CQC’s fundamental standards can be found on their website.

Registered managers guidance will be available soon. Helpful documents and links Complying with the regulations The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Disclosure and Barring Service check guidance Guide to the application process for new registered managers

Download the LMC presentation on hot topics for the CQC inspection here. Download the LMC presentation on CQC inspection changes for 2019 here.

Download the LMC presentation on preparing for your 30 minute CQC presentation here. Helpful documents and links CQC ‘Nigel’s Surgery – full list of tips and mythbusters by issue number (June 2018) How CQC monitors, inspects and regulates NHS GP practices (March 2018) What CQC is looking for in relation to safeguarding – common themes […]