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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Shingles Programme Changes
Shingles Programme Changes
23 March 2023
Following the recommendation from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisation (JCVI), NHS England has received a formal policy decision from DHSC to implement changes to the NHS Shingles Vaccination…
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Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)
9 January 2023
In February 2019, the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 were changed to introduce SSPs. Further changes came into force in July 2019, in the NHS (amendments relating to serious shortage protocols)…
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Gender dysphoria specialist interface
Gender dysphoria specialist interface
21 December 2022
We have recently had several enquiries regarding the interface between general practice and gender identity clinics (GICs). Gender dysphoria can lead to mental health difficulties and can severely affect individuals’…
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