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A case brought by five GP practices against NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has concluded with a judgement being given in the High Court. The practices, supported by the BMA, had sought to challenge service charges imposed by NHSPS as their landlord. The judge found that NHSPS was entitled to claim service charges from practices, including […]

From 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists are able to certify fit notes, which previously only a doctor could do. This follows on from the removal of the requirement for physical signatures on fit notes introduced last month.    

On 14 June Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, took questions in the House of Commons. Notable questions are grouped below, the full transcript can be viewed here. Operose Health Wes Streeting, Ilford North (Lab) – Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Q: Last night’s shocking BBC […]

The BMA Annual General Meeting 2022 takes place in Brighton from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 June, full details about the conference, including the agenda, can be viewed here. Three motions relating to general practice are due to be proposed and debated at the ARM 2022: 38 Motion by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Division: That […]

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Dear colleague, Your LMC is here to support you in times which are very difficult for GPs and everyone working in practices. We meet once a month – any Haringey GP who needs support with a professional issue can contact us via sarah.ocran@lmc.org.uk. We will be sending out short regular newsletters so that you know […]

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National access and use of data is an ongoing debate. NHS Digital are consulting on the access to and use of data. Please consider submitting a response and please share with us any comments or thoughts you have on this consultation for consideration as part of the Londonwide LMCs’ response via info@lmc.org.uk. The survey will […]

On 26 May Prof Claire Fuller led a session hosted by the NHS Confederation to talk through the findings of her ‘Stocktake’ report on general practice, including contributions from the various workstream leads. The full report can be viewed here. Prof Fuller and her team spoke with over 1,000 people attending workshops and engagement events, […]