MWord 117, covering: new Government, GPCE message to Wes Streeting and collective action ballot
Plus: our safety resources, getting involved in speaking up for general practice and reporting pressures to make the case for greater support.
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
Media comment: new Government has opportunity to reverse degradation of core general practice
New Ministers can cut red tape to employ more GPs, alongside having an honest conversation about what the service is resourced to do.
Safe patient care; how are we supporting you in your practice?
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, our Deputy CEO, explains how our new resources help with focusing on patient care and staff wellbeing.
Featured guidance and resources
The guidance section holds relevant information on a wide range of subjects related to general practice.
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.
How to deal with a vexatious complainant
Dealing with a complainant can be challenging enough, but it can become even more so when the complainant becomes vexatious.
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
General Practice Management Training Programme
- Time
- Location Online blended learning programme
- Role(s) Practice manager
This course covers people management, finances, regulation and compliance, clinical governance, premises and other aspects of managing a practice.
Aspiring to partnership programme
- Time
- Location Online and a face-to-face session near Euston
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Practice nurse
Join all or any of six modules covering regulation, contracts, finances, premises, development and leadership/HR.
Cytology update
- Time 9:00 - 13:00
- Location MS Teams
- Role(s) GP and practice nurse
The half day will cover all the changes that are taking place in cervical screening and the impact this has on patients, the practitioner, and the laboratories.