Guidance and resources

This guidance covers the benefits and risks practices need to consider before using AI to assist with note taking.

This template letter sets out that a practice, or group of practices, are giving notice to end provision of certain non-contractual services.

Learn how to safely manage workload for the benefit of patients, yourself and your practice team, while working within the requirements of your contract.

You must have care or treatment that is tailored to you and meets your needs and preferences. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND SOCIAL CARE, ENGLAND PUBLIC HEALTH, ENGLAND The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 9.—(1) The care and treatment of service users must— (a) be appropriate, (b) meet their needs, and […]

The CQC’s fundamental standards can be found on their website.

Registered managers guidance will be available soon. Helpful documents and links Complying with the regulations The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Disclosure and Barring Service check guidance Guide to the application process for new registered managers

Download the LMC presentation on hot topics for the CQC inspection here. Download the LMC presentation on CQC inspection changes for 2019 here.

Download the LMC presentation on preparing for your 30 minute CQC presentation here. Helpful documents and links CQC ‘Nigel’s Surgery – full list of tips and mythbusters by issue number (June 2018) How CQC monitors, inspects and regulates NHS GP practices (March 2018) What CQC is looking for in relation to safeguarding – common themes […]

Download the LMC presentation on the fit person interview here. Helpful documents and links The Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 Guide to the application process for new registered managers HSCA 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulation 4 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated Activities) Regulations […]

This template letter explains that a GP note is not required to administer over-the-counter medications to children in a school setting.

The NHS Standard Contract instructs hospitals to rebook patients who miss appointments rather than automatically discharge them to their GP.

This template response can be sent to an employer who is asking the patient to get a note to explain there is no legal basis for their request.