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Health questions, 14 June 2022

On 14 June Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, took questions in the House of Commons. Notable questions are grouped below, the full transcript can be viewed here. Operose Health Wes Streeting, Ilford North (Lab) – Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Q: Last night’s shocking BBC […]

BMA Annual Representative Meeting 2022

The BMA Annual General Meeting 2022 takes place in Brighton from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 June, full details about the conference, including the agenda, can be viewed here. Three motions relating to general practice are due to be proposed and debated at the ARM 2022: 38 Motion by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Division: That […]

Haringey LMC newsletter – May 2022

Dear colleague, Your LMC is here to support you in times which are very difficult for GPs and everyone working in practices. We meet once a month – any Haringey GP who needs support with a professional issue can contact us via sarah.ocran@lmc.org.uk. We will be sending out short regular newsletters so that you know […]

May 2022 Newsletter

Read our latest newsletter, covering UK LMC Conference, our upcoming workforce survey and the Fuller Report.

NHS Digital consultation on GP data sharing

National access and use of data is an ongoing debate. NHS Digital are consulting on the access to and use of data. Please consider submitting a response and please share with us any comments or thoughts you have on this consultation for consideration as part of the Londonwide LMCs’ response via info@lmc.org.uk. The survey will […]

Fuller report published

On 26 May Prof Claire Fuller led a session hosted by the NHS Confederation to talk through the findings of her ‘Stocktake’ report on general practice, including contributions from the various workstream leads. The full report can be viewed here. Prof Fuller and her team spoke with over 1,000 people attending workshops and engagement events, […]

Tips of the month – May 2022

We regularly share useful tips, guidance and details of contractual requirements on social media. 💡 Practices may be aware of some public concern around #monkeypox. Please note that official guidance is available here 👇 https://t.co/yuuj7NnJAR — Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) May 25, 2022 💡 @BMA_GP have produce this tool for checking the tax implications of high […]

General practice issues in Parliament – May 2022

On 18 May, the Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session for their inquiry into the future of General Practice, with a specific focus on continuity of care and patient lists. MPs heard from: Dr Pauline Grant, GP in Southampton Dr Jacob Lee, GP in Bristol Professor Steinar Hunskår, Professor of Primary Care […]