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From 25 May 2018, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 required every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information to pay a data protection fee to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), unless they are exempt. The new data protection fee replaces the previous requirement to ‘notify’ (or register) with the ICO. For […]

The Practice Managers Conference was attended by dozens of delegates from across the Londonwide area. Delegates said they enjoyed the day, particularly the opportunity to meet other PMs and learn from each other. Sessions included presentations on the following topics: Care Quality Commission Update GP Partnership Review Data Protection Update Working at Scale Emerging Risks […]

The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) replaced the Information Governance toolkit from April 2018. The DSPT is an online self-assessment toolkit that has to be used by all organisations that have access to NHS patient data and clinical systems. The submissions deadline is 31 March 2019, so it is best to prepare now as […]

We are seeking draft motions for the UK LMC conference before Christmas, so we have time to submit them in early January. If you are an LMC member please speak to your colleagues and Londonwide LMCs’ contacts about motions you wish to submit. On Friday 23 November delegates from English LMCs met to debate GPC policy […]

27 November 2018 Dear Colleague As we run into the busiest time of the year I would like to ask you to briefly cast an eye towards the big picture, in particular: The GP Partnership Review – your last chance to feed in by 3 December Conference of England LMC Representatives An eventful start to […]

November 2018 Newsletter Workforce survey – please respond Our winter 2018 workforce survey will be in your inbox today. The data we gather is vital for our work representing GPs and practice teams across London. Please respond if you can. READ MORE   ► Check CCG data against practice data with regard to immunisation targets […]

We are looking for examples to highlight how people can access appropriate care from GP practices, wider primary care and other community based services this winter, to feed into a public awareness campaign called My London GP. If your practice and/or other providers of care in your local area would like to provide an example of how […]

Practices are advised to check data presented to them by CCGs with regard to levels of service provision, especially in relation to PMS/GMS premiums. In particular, CCG immunisation levels data should be checked against practices’ own records. Practices were advised to use the 6-in-1 vaccine when stocks of 5-in-1 were in short supply, but this substitution has not […]

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.   #TipoftheWeek You must notify NHSE (your Responsible Officer) if there is a serious incident or you are being investigated. — Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) 19 […]