GP Direct: commended for their patient group’s work at the London General Practice Awards
The GP Direct team talk about their dedication to community engagement, which earned them recognition at our awards event in February.
Londonwide LMCs is the clinically led independent voice of general practice in the Capital
Londonwide Local Medical Committees is the professional voice of London general practice. Providing specialist advice and guidance on a wide range of local and pan-London issues, our focus is helping practices to secure their future. In today's challenging health and social care environment we undertake this crucial role with passion, pride and professionalism.
Latest news
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell – Londonwide LMCs’ new CEO
Dr Harrod-Rothwell formally stepped up into the role on 27 May 2025, she writes here about her ambitions for general practice in the Capital.
Londonwide LMCs May 2025 newsletter
Covering: LMC elections nominations close soon, INTs, A&G sign-up, online registration changes, PCN support and more.
Featured guidance and resources
The guidance section holds relevant information on a wide range of subjects related to general practice.
Safe care in your practice webinar
Learn how to safely manage workload for the benefit of patients, yourself and your practice team, while working within the requirements of your contract.
Safe working pack
Your quick reference guide to useful resources to help manage your workload and avoid unsafe situations for both practitioners and patients.
Abuse and violent patient guide
This supports practices in developing risk mitigation measures, responding to incidents and taking the appropriate steps following an incident.
Your local LMC
LMCs are made up of practicing GPs and practice staff elected by local GPs and are bodies recognised in statute that represent the interests of all local GPs and their teams. Londonwide LMCs is the overarching organisation that represents 27 boroughs across the capital. We provide LMCs with support and guidance on pan-London and local issues, via our primary care, communications, resources and GP support directorates.
Upcoming events and training
Complaint handling
- Time 10:00 - 12:30
- Location MS Teams
- Role(s) GP and practice nurse
Effective processes in managing complaints for general practices. The course will provide an overview of the NHS complaints regulations and CQC requirements.
Group Coaching Circle 2
- Time 12:00 - 13:00
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Health care support worker
This course will help to build confidence, provide emotional support, offer practical strategies and personal development tools to ensure a smooth and successful return to work.