Londonwide LMCs newsletter – February 2026
Covering: 2026/27 GP contract changes, London General Practice Awards winners, measles resources, evidence on estates to Parliamentary committee and more.
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.
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.
Latest news
Changes to the GP contract for 2026/27 announced
The national consultation on changes for 2026/27 has concluded, with NHS England and DHSC writing to practices with details of the final contractual arrangements.
The importance of celebrating London general practice
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, our CEO, reflects on some of the great work by London's GP practices and the LMCs who represent them, seen at our 2026 awards event.
Featured guidance and resources
The guidance section holds relevant information on a wide range of subjects related to general practice.
Shared care pathways
Shared care guidelines are frequently used in the NHS to transfer work and the care of patients from secondary/tertiary care to primary care.
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine
All children are now offered the combined vaccine at 12 and 18 months, along with older children who have not had chickenpox.
Safe working pack
Your quick reference guide to useful resources to help manage your workload and avoid unsafe situations for both practitioners and patients.
Upcoming events and training
General Practice Management Training Programme
- Time 9:00 - 17:00
- Location 3 taught days delivered via Zoom, 11 online units, practice-based reflective diary and 3,000 word written assignment.
- 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 9:30 - 15:00
- Location Online and a face-to-face session near Euston
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Practice nurse
This programme is suitable for anyone aspiring to become a partner in general practice or is new to partnership. It is a modular programme and so delegates can choose to attend all 6 modules, or dip in and out of the modules that most suit their learning needs. Cost: £95 inc VAT per person per module
The NHS Pension – End of year processing
- Time 9:30 - 13:30
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) Practice manager
A session to prepare pension administrators for the checking and submission of annual data, attendees will learn by checking their own practice data.