Dear colleague,
Chair’s introduction
We are pleased to present our latest newsletter, which highlights the recent work and collaborative efforts between Hillingdon LMC, Londonwide LMCs and other local stakeholders. Please do make yourselves familiar with your local representatives they can be found here:
Hillingdon LMC contact details
What we do
We are here to support practices and to represent the interests of all local GPs and their practice teams. One of our key priorities is that we hear the issues and concerns that matter to our local GPs and practices this is critical to the work we do for you. We recognise that this is a two-way conversation and we will be embarking on a more personal practice/ constituency engagement to hear and listen to your concerns about the pressures GPs and practices are facing, but we also need you to reach out to us with any issues or concerns by emailing Amy Honor, Committee Liaison Executive amy.honor@lmc.org.uk.
Surviving the 2026-27 GP contract – webinar recording
A recording of the first run of Londonwide LMCs’ webinar is now available on the 2026-27 GP contract guidance page for those people who were unable to attend either session.
You can find out about the effect on London of the contract changes, with our unique patient population and commissioning arrangements, based on the documentation available at the end of April.
What has Hillingdon LMC been working on recently?
Primary/Secondary Care Interface
Work continues to push back on all the inappropriate workload dumping which is taking place. As the ICB have merged The Hillingdon Hospital’s interface meeting will now be hosted by the Chair of Hillingdon Confederation going forwards. Committee representatives attend several interface meetings, and we will update you of changes as structures change.
A quick reminder that The Hillingdon Hospital now has a Primary Care Liaison Officer who can be contacted on thh-tr.bookingcentre@nhs.net. This is for GP related queries and feedback. Patients should still contact PALS where appropriate.
Oliver McGowan Training
A number of practices have raised their concerns regarding the cost and lack of back fill for the Oliver McGowan Training. Although Oliver McGowan training is not mandated Learning Disability and Autism training is under the Health and Social Care Act 2022. Oliver McGowan Training is the governments preferred course but practices can find an alternative training package as long as it is CQC assured. More information on this can be found here Training staff to support autistic people and people with a learning disability – Care Quality Commission. The cost of any alternative courses will be incurred by the practice, in comparison to the Oliver McGowan training offered by WNL ICB that is heavily subsidised, we are aware the cost for this training in NCL ICB is £90 per person. The LMC is not aware of anywhere in the country where back fill has been offered to attend the training.
2026-2027 Contract Changes
Londonwide LMCs has produced a summary of the 2026/2027 contract changes which can be found here. It has also updated it GP Survival Guide which is a useful resource to help manage your workload and avoid unsafe situations for both practitioners and patients. The guide can be found here.
West and North London ICB Merger
As of the 1 April 2026 the NWL and NCL ICBs formally merged to form the West North London (WNL) ICB. The new ICB will cover 13 London Boroughs, with a population about the same as New Zealand. This new body will have 50% less funding, per head, for administration than before. Now more than ever a key priority for Hillingdon LMC will be to ensure that GPs are able to make their voice heard and have mechanisms to escalate issues and/or concerns.
NWL LMC Updates
Pan NWL updates can be found in the monthly updates here.
GP Support Team
The GP Support team provides expert, confidential and bespoke advice and support to individual constituent GPs and practices in difficulties. – Contact: GPSupport@lmc.org.uk.
Londonwide LMCs’ resources
📝 Initial response to 2026/27 GP contract details
Exclusive deals for practices
Our substantially updated Buying Group offer provides a range of opportunities to save money and improve the quality of products and services you use.
- Get excellent prices and next day delivery on consumables, with a supplier who can respond quickly to your practice needs.
- Access a comprehensive online learning platform, plus packages to manage HR, finance, compliance and rotas.
- Let a specialist GP insurer make sure you have the right cover, with knowledge on developing areas like cyber security, AI scribes and contract holding at PCN level.
- Our records digitisation partners can help free up premises space and recent changes with the National Document Repository have improved practices’ options.
- Intelligent, end-to-end call-and-recall automation does more than simply send reminders, it tailors messages and helps to improve QOF.
- The latest in cloud telephony integrates with clinical systems, provides stats on patient contacts and automates many tasks.
- Reward yourself and your colleagues with free and discounted tickets to concerts, theatre shows, sports and more!
Get in touch!
All constituents can raise any issues of concern with the LMC at any time and thank you to those that
have been in touch since the last newsletter. We rely on you to know where support is needed and are grateful for your queries. Please do reach out to an LMC member or Amy. We are keen to hear from our local GPs and practice teams about any issues you are facing. We are here to represent your views. Please feel free to contact amy.honor@lmc.org.uk.
Yours Faithfully,
Dr Venothan Suri
Chair – Hillingdon LMC
Londonwide’s NWL LMC Team
- Amy Honor, Committee Liaison Executive, amy.honor@lmc.org.uk
- Dr Asiya Yunus, LMC Secretary/Medical Director
- Jamie Wright, Director of Primary Care
- Lesley Williams, Assistant Director of Primary Care