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What we do

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As an independent body with no political constraints or leanings, we can advocate and offer support and advice on matters relevant to general practice.

 

While not exhaustive, the following list highlights some of the areas in which we can offer advice, support, produce guidance, or negotiate on behalf of GPs.

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Support

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  • Disputes between GPs and other bodies, e.g. ICB, NHSE, councils, police, hospitals, ambulance service, coroner's office, schools, pharmacy, partnerships, PCNs.

  • NHS regulations/legislation. GMS / PMS Contracts.

  • Local GP contracts, terms and conditions of service and remuneration.

  • Completion of medical reports/certification e.g. firearms certs/ death certificates

  • Promoting and upholding standards of professional practice.

  • Advising on professional regulation standards – ethical, conduct and performance issues.

  • Prescribing issues and dispensing practice queries.

  • GP premises/estates issues.

Pastoral

 

  • Pastoral care for GPs in trouble or in need eg Disciplinary procedures.

  • Attendance at NHSE Performance advisory group.

  • Wellbeing support and signposting.

  • Working in partnership and collaborating where this adds value for general practice.

  • Supporting retention and recruitment, workforce initiatives and practice sustainability.

Education and Training

 

  • We attend Training hub board meetings and People’s board and have trainees and VTS reps on our committee.

  • We provide legal seminars and advice through LMC law.

  • Promote and provide business support for the local mentoring scheme.

  • Raise the profile of GPs locally and nationally through lobbying MPs and media.

Communication

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We prioritise information and keep abreast of the main issues affecting general practice.

 

Our communications take various forms including:

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  • The Worcestershire LMC Newsletter is distributed regularly to all on our distribution lists. It includes information about the latest national guidance and local developments.​

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  • Monthly LMC meetings with our representatives. Involves discussion and debate on local and national issues affecting GPs. Speakers may be invited. Minutes are taken.

Guidance

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LMC guidance may be produced detailing the outcomes and/or actions practices should consider in relation to specific issues.

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Provision of standardised letters for patients that can be used by practices eg Requests for Expedite, referral letters, school absences etc.

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Our website is home to all our current contract guidance, reports, template letters, and includes an archive of our LMC agendas and newsletters. It also provides links to guidance produced by other organisations and wellbeing support.

 

​When issues need broader debate, we organise meetings on a countywide basis and invite speakers from relevant organisations. Eg Safeworking, BMA guidance, National Contract meetings with GPCE attendance.

 

We respond to queries from individuals on a range of matters excluding HR matters.

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