Lincolnshire LMC

Communication regarding GP registration and NHS screening

16 March 2025

A health system communication and Q&A (login required) was cascaded earlier this week about incomplete GP registrations meaning some patients may have missed some NHS screening invitations. This identified 5,261…

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QOF changes for 2025/26

5 March 2025

In the 2025/26 QOF guidance, there are a number of changes. The full document is available here. Income protected indicators, retired from 2025/26 Full details here CVD prevention indicators (2025/26…

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Summary of Major Changes to the GP Contract for 2025/26

4 March 2025

The 2025/26 GP contract changes are summarised below. Further details in some areas will follows, but Practices would benefit from becoming familiar with the high-level planned changes now. In addition,…

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QOF Year End CQRS Actions & Updates

3 March 2025

The purpose of this update is to assist practices to prepare for key activities supporting accurate QOF 2024/25 Achievement and 2025/26 Aspiration calculations. Introduction Under the Quality and Outcomes Framework…

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Updates to medical certificates of cause of death guidance (MCCDs)

14 February 2025

DHSC has updated their guidance for medical practitioners completing medical certificates of cause of death (MCCD) with regards to implantable medical devices and medical practitioner qualifications. Medical practitioners are asked to…

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PCSE GP Practice monthly update – January 2025

4 February 2025

This month’s PCSE GP Practice monthly update is here containing the following updates and links: National Performers List and GP Registrars EOY Pensions update 2025/25 Estimates Requesting Immediate Removals Temporary…

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Use of GP ARRS funding for 2024/25

3 February 2025

On the 17 January, Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services in NHS England, issued a reminder on the availability of this funding, encouraging all PCNs…

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Care Identity Service smartcards

24 January 2025

GP practices are asked to check their smartcards for older versions and contact their Registration Authority team for replacements. All Series 4,5 and 6 smartcards will no longer be able…

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BMA Guidance on physician associates

16 January 2025

In response to member queries regarding the future management of physician associates (PAs) within their practices, please note the additional guidance below: GP practices are entitled to follow BMA Guidance…

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CQC Mythbuster Updates – December 2024

19 December 2024

The following CQC Mythbusters have been updated GP mythbuster 82: Physician associates in general practice – This mythbuster has been updated to reflect recently published external guidance. GP mythbuster 41:…

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Translated GP Transfer Cards

8 November 2024

Accessing healthcare can be a challenge for vulnerable migrants in temporary accommodation. Language and communication barriers can also increase access issues. To address this, NHS England has developed translated GP…

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CQC-an update on registration

4 November 2024

Changes to the Registration Process Effective from 18 November, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will no longer accept any registration applications through the provider portal, except for cancellation applications. After…

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