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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

NHSX and NHS Digital are making temporary changes to GP Connect and to the Summary Care Record to help the NHS respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes are to improve the access that doctors, nurses and authorised health and care professionals have to medical records and information, and to help them to more safely treat […]

Supplies of practice equipment, particularly PPE remains of great concern due to levels of availability being mismatched to need. Whilst there are low levels of stock with some suppliers, many have no stock of the most needed items and are awaiting deliveries. The Londonwide LMCs’ Buying Group works closely with our trusted supplier MidMeds for […]

29 April 2020 newsletter General Practice During The Pandemic: The Role of the General Practitioner and Practice Team Our new document guides practice teams on adapting to the Covid-19 challenge and maintaining the continuity of holistic general practice during the next phase. READ MORE   ► Our Living Guide and other updated resources Our main […]