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MWord – Issue 22

I have three resilient and empowering things for you. The first is meant to be reassuring; the second is to urge you to hold fast to the values of general practice when you form your networks, federations or mergers; and the third is to inform you further about co-commissioning and to encourage you to seek […]

MWord – Issue 19

Dear Colleagues It has come to my attention that some important points were missed off this issue yesterday, so with apologies, I have decided to reissue it. Two hot things for you: IMPORTANT NEWS ON 2015/16 GP CONTRACTS – NEGOTIATED BY THE GPC  Londonwide LMCs’ Campaign BUILDING GP RESILIENCE – TAKING CONTROL I urge you […]

MWord – Issue 17

Dear Colleagues, Three things to tell you right now: 1. Yesterday’s CQC/media onslaught 2. Christmas and New Year Opening 3. Valuing General Practice – our assurance to you in this climate of uncertainty and fear 1. Yesterday’s CQC/media onslaught Yesterday was simply the pits for GPs and the practice nurses, managers and all staff who support […]

MWord – Issue 16 – Securing the Future of General Practice in London

M word – Issue 16 – Securing the Future of General Practice in London Dear colleagues, Londonwide LMCs’ General Practice Cares campaign – Securing the Future of General Practice in London I want to bring you up to speed with proactive work we have been doing over the summer on behalf of you, your practice and your patients. […]

MWord – Issue 15

Dear colleague, As we knuckle down after another week of media onslaught, I  have 3 topics to cover: 1. A brief MMR update 2. The latest ideas emanating from the Secretary of State 3. The Londonwide LMCs’ General Practice Cares campaign As ever, if you have any feedback, thoughts, queries or concerns, please send to mword@lmc.org.uk. And do remember […]