Meningococcal ACWY vaccinations for Hajj and Umrah travellers
Pilgrims and seasonal workers travelling to Saudi Arabia in May/June 2025 need to have proof of a meningococcal ACWY vaccination.
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LMC elections 2025 – nominations open now
Join your LMC to take forward and resolve issues that frustrate you in practice, gain new skills and work with a team of other knowledgeable GPs.
LMC elections: lunchtime awareness sessions
Join us online on Wednesday 7 or 21 May for an overview of what LMC membership involves and how new members are supported.
November 2022 Newsletter
Please see our newsletter on patient access to records, practice appointment data publication and the winter workforce survey.
Parliamentary update – November 2022
This month has seen a new Prime Minister and a new Secretary of State taking questions from other MPs.
New Health and Social Care Select Committee Chair
Former Primary Care Minister Steve Brine MP was elected by his colleagues, following the vacancy created by Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP’s appointment as Chancellor.
Digital updates November 2022
There are a number of updates this month across a range of NHS Digital programmes and services.
Practice level appointment data publication begins
The Government's announced practice appointment availability league tables beginning this month.
Conference of England LMCs and Special Conference
The Conference of England LMCs took place on Thursday 24 November in London, followed by a Special Conference the next day.
Tips of the Month – November 2022
We regularly share useful tips, guidance and details of contractual requirements on social media.
Winter 2022 workforce survey
Our latest workforce survey is in practice inboxes now, if you think your practice has not received the invite email please contact [email protected].
Media comment: spending falling behind inflation is false economy for millions on NHS waiting lists
Health spending rising at only 3% over the next three years while NHS inflation is at 16% means relative cuts to essential patient care and staff wages.