The BMA continue to regularly update our toolkit for GPs and practices, which includes a large range of topics relating to COVID-19. There is also guidance on the following topics: Model terms of engagement for a GP providing temporary COVID-19…
All three Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs) have confirmed that they will provide indemnity cover, at no extra charge, for practices who vaccinate their own staff against flu this year. Discussions are ongoing with NHSR about the indemnity arrangements for staff…
Practices are reminded of the importance of undertaking workforce risk assessments on their staff. The BMA has guidance which looks at the implications of risk assessments for practices – specifically what impact the adjustments required for high risk staff could…
Updated Standard Operating Procedures for general practice (England) NHSE/I has updated its Standard Operating Procedures for general practice, which now includes sections on cases definition of COVID-19, patients at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, patients advised to shield,…
We have been informed that PCSE will be notifying (writing to) any GP who submitted their EOY pensions certificates on time, but who may not have had their details processed in time for inclusion in the August Total Rewards Statement…
COVID funding guidance for general practice published After months of significant pressure and lobbying of both government and NHSE/I by the BMA, it is good to see that the long delayed COVID fund has finally been released. This long overdue…
Please find below information regarding the national flu immunisation programme update. As you will already appreciate Government Guidance is continually changing at a fast pace, therefore Birmingham LMC will be unable to update any links on a regular basis and…
Please find attached a patient information leaflet for patients exhibiting COVID-19 Symptoms. You may wish to utilise this within your practice or on your website.
Please find below the Link to the Government guidance to help GP Practice’s prepare for Brexit (01.01.2021) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-healthcare-providers-can-prepare-for-brexit?utm_source=0e1026bc-a981-446a-ad36-9702a2d44e6d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
We are all aware that practices are experiencing a vast amount of work that is being pushed back inappropriately to General Practice. We have drafted a letter for your use, which we hope you find useful and is self-explanatory. I…