Meningococcal ACWY vaccinations for Hajj and Umrah travellers
Pilgrims and seasonal workers travelling to Saudi Arabia in May/June 2025 need to have proof of a meningococcal ACWY vaccination.
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
LMC elections 2025 – nominations open now
Join your LMC to take forward and resolve issues that frustrate you in practice, gain new skills and work with a team of other knowledgeable GPs.
LMC elections: lunchtime awareness sessions
Join us online on Wednesday 7 or 21 May for an overview of what LMC membership involves and how new members are supported.
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
Understanding the NHS Pension Scheme – you as an employer
- Time 9:30 - 13:30
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) Practice manager
Training specifically for those administering the NHS Pensions of employed staff using the Pensions Online facility, available at a special discounted rate.
Summarising medical records
- Time 9:30 - 12:30
- Location Online
- Role(s) Practice manager, Reception staff, Health care support worker
The course covers how to organise and summarise medical records in an efficient manner, including abbreviations and confidentiality requirements.
Travel health update
- Time 9:30 - 13:00
- Location Zoom
- Role(s) GP, Practice manager, Practice nurse
This event aims to provide an update for practitioners advising travellers from the UK.