8 May 2024
The current commissioning of Covid Medicine Delivery Units (CMDUs) ended on the 27th of June 2023. It is important that GP practices understand what is happening as soon as possible …
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24 April 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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19 April 2024
GPC England have written to NHSE to inform that GPCE is now in dispute with NHSE over the 24/25 GMS contract. (link at bottom of page) The letter reads: “Dear…
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17 April 2024
It has been announced that the national rollout of the CME programme has been further delayed until 9th September 2024. As you are likely aware, after highlighting the potential risks…
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2 April 2024
BMA Press Statement GPs across England have overwhelmingly voted to reject the announced Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England changes to the 2024/25 national GP General Medical…
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28 March 2024
NHS England is currently contacting a group of 1,487 women at very high risk of breast cancer following chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, after NHSE was alerted that some of…
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28 March 2024
Annual flu letter The tripartite annual flu letter for 2024/25 has now been published: National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The letter sets out for…
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19 February 2024
We receive frequent questions on who can issue MCCDs or cremation forms. We have updated the flow chart (see below) and have had this latest version agreed with the coroner’s…
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17 February 2024
This article describes what you can expect to happen if you ask your GP to refer you to see a Consultant privately. What happens next? You should contact the Consultants…
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17 February 2024
This article provides clarification on the following MMR issues: Requests for bringing forward MMR doses. Requests for MMR doses in adults including HCWs. MMR requirements for GP Practice staff National…
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17 February 2024
Measles is extremely infectious and sadly in some instances can have very serious long term and life changing consequences. The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccination (see guidance…
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31 January 2024
Rebuild General Practice is asking GPs to use its template letter to write to your local MP asking them to prioritise rebuilding general practice in their election roadmaps. Party manifestos…
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