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Excellence in Supporting Healthcare, ILM certificate aimed at non-clinicians

This exciting and newly accredited e-learning course is delivered by the PMA, and normally costs £295. It is based on the competency framework and career pathway and its aim is to build a workforce in which non-clinicians can develop confidence and skills that can be used in healthcare settings. All training activities relate to non-clinical […]

Covid-19 mandatory data collection

On Friday 15 May 2020, GP practices in England were sent an invitation via the Calculating Quality Reporting Service (CQRS) to participate in a data collection entitled ‘GPES Data for Pandemic Planning & Research (COVID-19)’. Whilst this has been sent out as an invitation to practices via the CQRS, it is not a voluntary request […]

PCN DES Decision Making Tool

Our new decision making tool provides a factually based, critical analysis and risk assessment of the PCN DES for this year, which practices can use to help you make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES. Implications of both the “Opt In” and the “Opt Out” options are reviewed […]

Londonwide LMCs’ May 2020 Newsletter

May 2020 Newsletter PCN DES Decision Making Tool Our new decision-making tool provides a factually based, critical analysis and risk assessment of the PCN DES for this year, which practices can use to make an informed decision whether to remain opted in, or to opt out, of the DES. READ MORE   ► Our Living Guide and […]

Coronavirus supplies and 2020 flu vaccination season

Having checked with Londonwide LMCs Buying Group suppliers we understand that flu vaccine stock is on track for delivery later this year and that suppliers are currently content that existing orders can be fulfilled, subject to any future (speculative) DHSC policy announcements. We will continue to talk to suppliers, but do let them know if you […]

Mword Issue 61 – Dr Michelle Drage’s latest update for GPs and practice teams

15 May 2020 Dear Colleague Happy Friday one and all. Today it’s the Hokey Cokey DES … & other stories. PCN DES decision time – use our Londonwide LMCs PCN DES decision-making tool to help you make the right choice for your practice – deadline 31 May. Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May is an actual real […]

Mword Issue 60 – Dr Michelle Drage’s latest update for GPs and practice teams

7 May 2020 Dear Colleague Today I have three items for you, for all practice team members, and in particular our amazing nurses. An update to our Londonwide LMCs Covid-19 Living Guide, version 6. Our companion document General Practice During The Pandemic: The Role of the General Practitioner and Practice Team. Our first Londonwide LMCs Guide to Support […]

Mword Issue 59 – Dr Michelle Drage’s latest update for GPs and practice teams

1 May 2020 Dear Colleague I can’t believe its May already. Whilst we (continue) to await news of the latest NHS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), I’m pleased to share our new Londonwide Covid-19 Living Guide – Mayday edition, released today, containing updated advice and guidance on a range of operational issues. And below are a few […]

Friday 8 May Bank Holiday opening

With just over a week to go there still remains a lack of clarity on funding of staff payments and costs. Until clear, we continue to advise you to keep an account of all additional costs associated with these bank holidays. We still expect the BMA to negotiate that the affected Bank Holidays to be restored in […]