Remote fit notes – please remember to sign them DWP has asked the BMA to remind GPs that as per previously agreed guidance they will accept fit notes that are printed, signed, scanned and e-mailed to patients. This advice has…
NHS England have now published revised QOF guidance which details the requirements for 2020 This includes detail of the following: The points and payment changes for the four flu vaccination and two cervical screening indicators; The indicators which will continue…
We have been made aware that nationally, practices have been receiving requests from patients for GPs to document that they are fit to drive under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act. Apparently the DVLA are behind with licence renewals…
We are aware of some airlines that are still asking for letters from GPs for mask exemption. To restate our previous guidance, this is not required as per the government advice on exemption cards, which states: “Those who have an age,…
Please note the revised guidance on Infection Prevention and Control that has been issued and is available at the link below. There is a particularly helpful paragraph at bottom of page 14 on PPE and vaccinations.
The LMC would like to remind all practices that they have no contractual or professional obligation to provide any such certification in respect of school absence, this work is not the role of general practice, will add to practice workload…
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,…