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Comments sought on CQC for parliamentary evidence session

The Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee are planning to hold an evidence session with the Chair, Chief Executive and Chief Inspectors of the Care Quality Commission to discuss its annual State of Health and Adult Social Care Services report. Whilst a full call for evidence is not being issued in connection with this session, the […]

Government ‘no-deal’ EU exit planning – September 2019 update

On 10 September the Government published part of its ‘no-deal’ Brexit planning documentation, including a section on drugs supplies which says: “The reliance of medicines and medical products’ supply chains on the short straits [Dover to Calais] crossing make them particularly vulnerable to severe extended delays; three-quarters of medicines come via the short straits. Supply chains […]

Sharing patient records with the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)

The General Practitioners Committee (GPC) has now concluded a review of the management and use of patient data by the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). The GPC are content that practices can safely and lawfully share data with the CPRD. The GPC carried out tests on a number of theoretical risks and considered them to […]

Tips of the month September 2019

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.   Everyone involved in the administration and giving of flu jabs should be familiar with the cold chain in relation to the storage of vaccines, […]

Organising your flu campaign for 2019

Jacqui Perfect, an experienced practice manager and member of our GP Support team, shares her top tips for the flu vaccination season. It’s that time of year again when the practice needs to get the flu campaign up and running. To help you achieve the best results for your practices, we’ve drafted these top tips. […]

‘No Deal’ EU exit impact survey – your views required

We are keen to understand how leaving the EU without any transitional arrangements could impact on practices’ supplies of medicines, products and staff. Please take a few moments to complete our online survey. Last updated : 19 Sep 2019

Londonwide LMCs’ August 2019 Newsletter

August 2019 Newsletter Support for Primary Care Network Clinical Directors The introduction of the PCN DES means significant changes in the way practices deliver some existing services, and the roll-out of a new range of services. Londonwide LMCs is well placed to support PCN Clinical Directors (CDs) in managing and navigating these changes. READ MORE […]

Data sharing agreement checklist and guidance for practices

Londonwide LMCS is aware of the increasing complexity and number of information and data sharing agreements (DSAs) and documents which practices are receiving to review and sign. To support practices, we have put together a checklist and guidance notes to help GPs and practices in reviewing the agreements they receive in order to be able […]