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Hepatitis B in at risk babies Babies born to mothers infected with hepatitis B require a course of hep B vaccination. The first dose is given within 24 hours in the maternity units, but the rest of the course is provided within general practice. Monovalent Hep B is given at 4 weeks of age, followed […]
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The introduction of the PCN DES means significant changes in the way practices deliver some existing services, and the rolling out of a new range of services. Londonwide LMCs is well placed to support PCN Clinical Directors (CDs) in managing and navigating these changes, while continuing to provide the services to all GPs and practices […]
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We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter. CQC notification timeframes: • Changes to statement of purpose: within 28 days. • Planned absences for 28+ days: 28 days before absence begins. • […]
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On 11 July 2019 Dr David Geddes, NHSE/I Director of Primary Care Commissioning, wrote to CCGs and STPs advising that payment for safeguarding activity is not covered by core NHS contracts and should be payable via other mechanisms (he gives examples of CCG payment under collaborative arrangements and via LIS). The letter is available here, local […]
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At the start of August Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer took over from Dr Guy Watkins as Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire LMC. Katie trained as a GP in London and was previously a medical director at Londonwide LMCs. Dr Michelle Drage, Chief Executive of Londonwide LMCs said: “Congratulations to Katie from all of us at Londonwide LMCs. She has […]
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NHS England and NHS Resolution have confirmed that the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) does cover GPs for claims relating to reports produced in response to safeguarding requests, for claims relating to activity undertaken since 1 April 2019. NHS Resolution had previously taken the position that safeguarding reports were not covered by CNSGP because […]
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The July/August 2019 Hillingdon LMC news update is available by clicking here.
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The Waltham Forest LMC August 2019 newsletter is available by clicking here.
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Practice management: what matters to you Thursday 21 November 2019 The programme is designed to provide practice managers with the tools to deal with the changing environment of general practice by providing essential information on key issues affecting practice management. Topics covered at this free to attend event include the ‘vision for general practice in London’, […]
