Guidance

The guidance section holds a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects relating to general practice.

Directory of Service (DOS) guidance
Guidance
Directory of Service (DOS) guidance
This guidance shows you how to change you DOS status when at safe working capacity or when you have a service interruption so 111 and other system partners do not divert patients back to your practice that day. Lincolnshire ICB requested the emails be sent to them only and that they would liaise with the […]
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Performance matters: Self-prescribing
Performance matters: Self-prescribing
26 January 2024
The LMC is regularly involved in representing and supporting doctors who have been identified as having “performance” issues. The LMC has identified a number of themes which recur, and this…
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CQC’s Statutory notifications
CQC’s Statutory notifications
23 January 2024
Top tips for a good experience submitting notifications to CQC Providers must notify CQC about certain changes, events and incidents that affect their service or the people who use it.…
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PCNA Legal Entity
PCNA Legal Entity
12 January 2024
Email sent to Lincolnshire GP Partners and Practice Managers by Lincolnshire LMC on Friday 12th January 2024   We have recently been notified that the Primary Care Network Alliance (PCNA)…
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Oliver McGowan Training is not Mandatory
Oliver McGowan Training is not Mandatory
10 January 2024
You may have received many emails from various organisations entitled Oliver McGowan ‘Mandatory’ Training. Oliver McGowan training is not mandatory, alternative training may be provided for your staff A requirement…
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Performance matters: Radiology sedation
Performance matters: Radiology sedation
23 November 2023
Practices have reported that they are seeing an increase in requests for them to prescribe sedation for patients due to have radiological investigations such as MRI scans. Sedated patients should…
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Inclisiran
Inclisiran
26 September 2023
Background We recently issued some information on Inclisiran but wished to further update this as several practices have contacted us to inform us that they have felt under pressure by…
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Completing DVLA medical forms
Completing DVLA medical forms
15 September 2023
Following an LMC query, colleagues should note that completing DVLA medical forms is not within the scope of the CNSGP medical negligence scheme in relation to any complaints or concerns…
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CQC Interview Questions for Registered Managers
CQC Interview Questions for Registered Managers
31 August 2023
Requirements for Registered Managers Current requirements and guidance are can be found on the CQC's website.  The application form covers the following areas: Introduction Criminal record checks References The application form…
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Caldicott Guardians in General Practice
Caldicott Guardians in General Practice
31 August 2023
The Caldicott principles and guardian roles explained The National Data Guardian (NDG) plays a crucial role in maintaining the confidentiality of health and social care services. Caldicott guardians oversee the…
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