March 2023 Newsletter
Read our March 2023 newsletter covering industrial action, Contract imposition, 2023/24 changes and more.
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Loss of Greg Cairns
On Tuesday 21 March we heard the very sad news that our colleague Greg Cairns had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness. Our thoughts and condolences go to his family.
London general practice funding streams tracker
Over the past year the Londonwide LMCs team has been validating and tracking general practice funding streams; confirming ICB/borough allocations and agreeing mechanisms to monitor these on a regular basis.
GP earnings declarations submission deadline
GPs who earnt over £156,000 in pensionable income from NHS work in the financial year 2021/22 are required to self-declare their earnings.
Parliamentary update – March 2023
This month has seen a debate on workforce expansion, questions about London hospital capacity and discussion of GP to patient ratios.
New GP Contract imposed
On Monday 6 March NHS England imposed the 2023/24 GP Contract, after being unable to reach agreement with the BMA’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC).
Financial year 2023/24 changes
A number of changes to requirements and systems will be taking place around the start of the new financial year.
Tips of the Month – March 2023
Throughout each month we provide useful information via our social media channels.
Media Comment: Budget 2023 offers little to solve GP retention crisis
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, our Deputy CEO, responds to the Chancellor's 2023 Budget announcement.