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It’s LMC election time again at Londonwide LMCs! This year every LMC seat is up for election. Any GP working in one of the 27 London boroughs we represent may stand for election regardless of their contractual status. Serving on your LMC can be a worthwhile and rewarding role. We particularly welcome nominations from those […]
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Londonwide LMCs’ Medical Director Dr Elliott Singer has modelled possible workload requirement and resulting PCN liability for two of the new service specifications. His modelling reveals that the resources required to deliver just two of the five draft PCN DES Outline Service Specifications far outstrip the resource aligned with the outlined measures. Download the Structured […]
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The new Primary Care Support England (PCSE) online service for submitting Performers List (PL) applications and changes replaces the old paper forms and is now live. The BMA’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC) has been involved in the move from the paper application to the online application process. Every doctor on the PL should have received […]
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For a limited period only, we are pleased to be able to offer you a unique career development opportunity, that’s fully funded for practice managers or those aspiring to the role of practice manager. As part of our Practice Manager Development project, Londonwide LMCs have teamed up with the Practice Manager Association (PMA) to deliver […]
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NHS England have updated their advice to practices regarding which types of flu vaccine should be ordered for use during the next vaccination season. Full details of NHS England’s plans are contained in this letter, which was issued on 20 December 2019. The Londonwide LMCs’ Buying Group offers discounted rates on flu vaccines via our […]
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Thanks for your input and support with the recent PCN DES Specifications consultation. The numbers speak for themselves. The overwhelming mood is one of frustration with loudly voiced opposition and anger to the NHSE&I proposals. We received 725 responses in just one week with 88% feeding back that NHSE&I’s published draft Specifications would decrease PCN […]
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January 2020 Newsletter PCN DES services specifications We received over 700 responses to our recent survey on NHSE&I’s published draft specifications in just one week, with 88% feeding back that they would decrease PCN stability, and 94% saying that they would decrease practice financial stability. READ MORE ► Workforce survey findings Thank you for […]
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Employing and providing staff in Primary Care Networks Thursday 20 February 2020 This event will provide detailed guidance and advice on the employment and sharing of staff within Primary Care Network member practices. The information provided will also take into account the sharing of risk and funding. Thursday 20 February 2020 09:30 – 12:00 […]
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We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter. #TipoftheWeek You have a contractual obligation to offer the Friends and Family Test and report the results to NHSE monthly via CQRS even if […]