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…
Following reports of a data breach at the London Clinic, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) would like to remind all healthcare organisations about the importance of keeping patient data secure.…
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…
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…
GMS contract Changes From 1st April, there will be changes to the GMS contract with equivalent changes applied to PMS and APMS contracts. You can see more information about the…
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…
In February 2018 we produced guidance regarding when GPs should and should not prescribe at the request of a specialist. We continue to receive many queries regarding this matter, so here is…
GP Connect Update Record will be enabled on 2nd April for all SystmOne GP Practices in line with each organisation’s set preference. NHS England has said that practices can choose…
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…
Rebuild General Practice has launched a patient engagement toolkit action pack containing ideas, tools and support available for Local Medical Committees (LMCs) and individual GPs wishing to engage with patients…
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…
Update to the GP Connect Issue: 4th April 2024: Update Record allows information about patient consultations outside of general practice to be shared safely with general practice, so the information…