Londonwide LMCs

Dear Colleagues,

There is a lot to report on at the moment, from LMC elections this year, to the national GP contract and a new CEO for Londonwide LMC.

Our committee:

Westminster LMC

Dr Krishan Aggarwal, Sessional, King’s College Health Centre
Dr Melinda Crème, Partner, Paddington Green Health Centre
Dr Anouska Hari, Sessional, Chair of KCW LMC
Dr Mike Nosa-Ehima, Partner, St John’s Wood Medical Practice
Dr Paul O’Reilly, Partner, Cardinal Hume Health Centre
Dr Gokulan Phoenix, Sessional, Woodford Road Surgery
Dr Neveen Rady, Salaried, Compton Medical Centre
Dr Mona Vaidya, Partner, King’s College Health Centre

Kensington and Chelsea LMC

Dr Alisha Khanna, Sessional, Abingdon Medical Practice
Dr Puvana Rajakulendran, Partner, Earl’s Court Medical Centre
Dr Yasmin Razak, Partner, Golborne Medical Centre
Dr Khalid Sadek, Salaried, King’s Road Medical Centre
Dr William Squier, Salaried, King Knightsbridge Medical Centre

What is the LMC and what do we do?
The Local Medical Committee (LMC) works on your behalf to represent the interest of all GPs in the two Boroughs. We are here for partners, salaried GPs, locums and all practice staff. If you have a specific practice-related issue then our GP support team may be able to help – they can be contacted at GPSupport@lmc.org.uk.

KCW LMC Membership and Contact info

What has KCW LMC been working on recently?

At a Borough Level
After many years as the Chair of the KCW LMC I will be standing down as Chair, with a new Chair to be elected at the inaugural meeting of the newly elected LMC in October and leaving the KCW LMC. It has been a pleasure to work with and represent so many colleagues across Central and West London, but all good things come to an end. Even so, the work continues until my last day on the LMC, and the LMC work continues uninterrupted, so if you have an issues or
concerns let us know.

At NWL ICB and National level

GP Contract
The BMA’s GPCE has agreed a GP contract with the government for 25/26. As of now, the British Medical Association’s (BMA) General Practitioners Committee for England (GPCE) has agreed in principle to accept the proposed amendments to the 2025/26 General Medical Services (GMS) contract. This agreement is contingent upon the Government providing a written commitment to renegotiate a completely new national contract within the current parliamentary term. The GPCE has stipulated that this commitment must be confirmed in writing ahead of the Special Local Medical Committee (LMC) Conference on Wednesday, 19 March 2025.

GPCE continues to recommend that all colleagues work safely, and that where commissioning gaps exist or where commissioned pathways are failing practices and patients, these are raised with LMCs and ICBs (integrated care boards) and should be renegotiated locally. Practices should be appropriately resourced for the work they undertake in providing vital care for patients.

Salaried GP Maternity pay changes
The BMA has negotiated that the number of weeks at half pay for maternity leave will increase from 14 weeks to 18 weeks. This change aligns maternity leave provisions with those of hospital doctors and ensures salaried GPs are no longer at a detriment to their hospital-based colleagues.

Londonwide LMCs new CEO

Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell officially became CEO of Londonwide LMCs on Tuesday 27 May, replacing Dr Michelle Drage who has retired after many decades representing London’s GP practices. Lisa is joined by Dr Elliott Singer who has stepped into the Deputy CEO role, which Lisa held for nearly 10 years.

Lisa’s message on taking up her new role can be read here, she is also on social media (LinkedIn and BlueSky) and aiming to share updates on these more frequently.

LMC election nominations

Thank you to everyone who nominated themselves for their LMC and those who encouraged colleagues to do so. LMC election nominations closed at 5:00pm on Tuesday 3 June. The new committees will have their first meetings starting from October, following the completion of the full elections process across London. Until then your existing LMC representatives will continue to support you as usual.

Resources

Events and training

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

Get in touch!

All constituents can raise any issues of concern with the LMC at any time. It would be great to hear from constituents on any feedback or issue you may have from operational concerns with NWL Enhanced Services Single Offer. Please feel free to contact ian.oakley@lmc.org.uk.

Thank you for those of you who contact KCW LMC committee members about issues as they arise. We rely on you to know where support is needed and are grateful for your queries. Please do reach out to LMC members or Ian. 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.

Yours faithfully,

Dr Anouska Hari, Chair – Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster LMC

Londonwide LMCs’ NWL Team

Ian Oakley, Committee Liaison Executive via ian.oakley@lmc.org.uk
Dr Sukhpal Shergill, LMC Secretary/Medical Director
Jamie Wright, Director of Primary Care
Lesley Williams, Assistant Director of Primary Care

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