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London general election 2019 update

Following the 12 December General Election, London has thirteen new MPs – many of whom have strong local government connections and experience. Dr Michelle Drage, Londonwide LMCs’ Chief Executive, will be writing to all London MPs in the New Year to congratulate them, warn them of the pressures primary care is facing in the capital […]

Tips of the month December 2019

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.   Make sure your details are up to date so we can receive the latest news, guidance and information on our 2020 LMC elections. #tipsoftheweek […]

BMA pension records survey

The BMA are in the process of creating a Pensions Modeller for GPs. Tony Goldstone, who is building the modeller, has set up a five-minute survey to help determine how up-to-date records are and what information GPs have received from NHS Pensions. The survey can be accessed here.   Last updated : 16 Dec 2019

ICO are chasing all unpaid data protection fees

The Information Commissioner’s Office launched a campaign on Tuesday 3 December 2019 to contact organisations who have not yet paid their annual data protection fee. The data protection fee replaced the requirement to notify the ICO under the previous Data Protection Act 1998 and now, organisations that act as controllers when processing personal information must pay a […]

LMC elections 2020 – make sure we have your correct contact details

Elections take place across our 27 LMCs in 2020. We need to have your up to date contact details in order for you to stand and vote to make your voice heard. The minimum data we require for each GP who wishes to stand and/or vote, is the area/borough of London you work in, the […]

Supporting doctors with disabilities and long-term conditions

Dr Hannah Barham-Brown is a GP trainee in Yorkshire and Humber and a disability activist, she is helping to promote the BMA’s new survey of doctors who are disabled or have long-term health conditions. When I developed a disability as a medical student, I found myself questioning whether my career was over before it had […]

Practice manager conference and networking events

2019 was another strong year for the events we run to help meet the development needs of practice teams across London. We also continued our work in bringing people together to share knowledge and support each other. Practice Manager Conference The new half-day format of the annual Practice Manager Conference was a big hit with […]

Information Commissioner’s Office chasing unpaid data protection fees

The Information Commissioner’s Office launched a campaign on Tuesday 3 December 2019 to contact organisations who have not yet paid their annual data protection fee. The data protection fee replaced the requirement to notify the ICO under the previous Data Protection Act 1998 and now, organisations that act as controllers when processing personal information must pay a […]

Buying Group newsletter – November 2019

Two PCN questions that will change the way you view insurance Ever wondered if you’ve covered all your PCN exposures but don’t how to check? MIAB’s resident PCN expert, Stephen Hartshorne, explores the way in which PCNs will change in April next year and answers the most common questions we see from practices on an […]