Guidance

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

Performance Matters – The importance of trained chaperones
Guidance
Performance Matters – The importance of trained chaperones
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 regular feature will highlight these, so that our members can avoid these pitfalls. A recent case involved a GP who was reported for potentially inappropriate […]
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2WW Cancer Referral Forms
2WW Cancer Referral Forms
13 June 2023
We recently met with the ICB Cancer team who raised that acceptance of some referrals on to 2WW cancer pathways have been delayed due to an absence of some details…
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LMC UK Conference May 2023 report
LMC UK Conference May 2023 report
24 May 2023
Lincs LMC attended the UK conference in London. Two days of rich debate about many of the large issues that affect general practice across the UK. Motions are debated and…
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LMC Buying Group
LMC Buying Group
12 May 2023
The LMC Buying Group helps health and social care providers save money on products and services they regularly buy. Lincolnshire LMC joined the LMC Buying Group in 1st April 2023 to deliver…
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Access requirement
Access requirement
13 April 2023
From 1 April 2023 the “GP contract will be updated to make clear that patients should be offered an assessment of need, or signposted to an appropriate service, at first contact…
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New GP Contract 23/24
New GP Contract 23/24
23 March 2023
Many of you will be aware of the details of the new contract for 23/24 which is due to be imposed from April. The imposition is due to GPC being unable…
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