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Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May

NHS England are currently indicating that 25 May will be treated as a normal bank holiday, so no requirements will be placed on practices to provide additional services because of Covid-19. We would like to thank practices for their efforts over the recent bank holidays and say that everyone in practice deserves this day with […]

Excellence in Supporting Healthcare, ILM certificate aimed at non-clinicians

This exciting and newly accredited e-learning course is delivered by the PMA, and normally costs £295. It is based on the competency framework and career pathway and its aim is to build a workforce in which non-clinicians can develop confidence and skills that can be used in healthcare settings. All training activities relate to non-clinical […]

Covid-19 mandatory data collection

On Friday 15 May 2020, GP practices in England were sent an invitation via the Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) to participate in a data collection entitled ‘GPES Data for Pandemic Planning & Research (COVID-19)’. Whilst this has been sent out as an invitation to practices via the CQRS, it is not a voluntary request […]

PCN DES Decision Making Tool

Our new decision making tool provides a factually based, critical analysis and risk assessment of the PCN DES for this year, which practices can use to help you make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES. Implications of both the “Opt In” and the “Opt Out” options are reviewed […]

Londonwide LMCs’ May 2020 Newsletter

May 2020 Newsletter PCN DES Decision Making Tool Our new decision-making tool provides a factually based, critical analysis and risk assessment of the PCN DES for this year, which practices can use to make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES. READ MORE   ► Our Living Guide and […]

Coronavirus supplies and 2020 flu vaccination season

Having checked with Londonwide LMCs Buying Group suppliers we understand that flu vaccine stock is on track for delivery later this year and that suppliers are currently content that existing orders can be fulfilled, subject to any future (speculative) DHSC policy announcements. We will continue to talk to suppliers, but do let them know if you […]

Mword Issue 61 – Dr Michelle Drage’s latest update for GPs and practice teams

15 May 2020 Dear Colleague Happy Friday one and all. Today it’s the Hokey Cokey DES … & other stories. PCN DES decision time – use our Londonwide LMCs PCN DES decision-making tool to help you make the right choice for your practice – deadline 31 May. Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May is an actual real […]