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At the end of September NHS England wrote to practices and commissioners reminding them of the 2020-21 GP Contract changes and announcing announced the extension of some temporary measures introduced as part of the Coronavirus response, specifically: • A suspension of the requirement that practices report to commissioners about the Friends and Family Test returns. […]
The GMC have updated their guidance in relation to consent – the guidance comes into effect on 9 November 2020 and can be accessed at the link below: Guidance on professional standards and ethics for doctors – Decision making and consent The guidance does not introduce any new obligations, rather it provides more expansive guidance […]
Amongst other things,Parliament’s Health and Social Care Select Committee called for improvements in referral handling at the primary/secondary care interface, better staff testing (including for GPs and staff) and quoted evidence highlighting: Problems with information flow between primary and secondary care. Difficulties in GPs getting investigations booked/ tests conducted. More risk aversion when working remotely/digitally. […]
October 2020 Newsletter Updated Flu Guide Our guide on the complexities of the flu season has been updated to include new information on supplies, eligible cohorts and coding. READ MORE > Living Guide additions Our Living Guide has updated sections on essential non Covid-19 health needs, the process concerning the death of a patient and a […]
By 1 December NHS 111 will be able to book appointments at emergency departments (EDs) within all London hospitals. This will coincide with a campaign encouraging patients to contact NHS 111 before attending an ED. Patients who are assessed as needing to attend an ED by NHS 111, will be advised where they need to […]
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. Some patients and practice staff may be eligible for the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme, which tops up the income of people asked […]
15 October 2020 Dear Colleague With a challenging winter looming, I think it’s important for us all to take a moment to reflect on just how much we have achieved over the past 7+ months. Confronted with news of a novel coronavirus, a global pandemic, and the resulting uncertainty, we all thought about the impact […]
As part of our Practice Manager Development project, we are able to offer you an opportunity to take-up a fully funded place on our General Practice Management Training Programme, which normally costs £1,198 (including VAT). Places are available for a limited time only. The programme offers comprehensive training for practice managers who are new or […]
September 2020 Newsletter Flu Vaccination Programme 2020/21 guide Our new guide includes local and national changes to seasonal flu vaccinations, covering the complexities of delivering this winter’s campaign during a pandemic. READ MORE > Coronavirus protections for London general practice Our leaders continue to speak up for practices, reasserting the need for proportionate infection control measures […]
