We have been made aware of a Practice that has received the attached letter from PHE National Team. A female patient with a positive Covid test is being followed up as part of a piece of work to compare risks…
We have received several queries in relation to the e-mail below concerning the rateable value reduction that may apply to some (not all) practices. We have been assured that this program has been in place for a number of years. …
Please see below the updated guidance around Face Coverings. It would be advisable for practices to undertake their own in-house Risk Assessment for the re-introduction of patients back into surgery including a face coverings RA. Face coverings New government guidelines…
The BMA continues to regularly update their 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 services…
Shielding will be coming to an end in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland on 31 July, and 16 August in Wales, after which those who have been shielding will be able to return to work provided their place of work…
Please find attached the Key principles for intimate clinical assessments undertaken remotely in response to COVID-19 as issued by NHS England and NHS Improvement.
The LMC have received several enquiries regarding patients asking for face mask exemptions, so we have prepared a guidance note, attached, for you to use if you wish to do so.
Please see below the changes to the Contractual obligations negotiated for 20/21. There will be further changes to the regulations in October this year, these will reflect the full contractual deal and have currently been delayed due to COVID. You…
Please note that as from 1st July the emergency regulations that relate to General Practice have lapsed. The GPC are in discussion with NHSE/I about what arrangements will be considered for the remainder of the year in preparation for a…
I am very sorry to announce that Dr Robert Morley has now retired after sixteen years’ exemplary and conscientious service as Birmingham LMC executive secretary. Bob of course took over from Charlie Zuckerman, who was felt by many to be quite…