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Newsletter 31 December 2021 6 COVID testing kit delays

Newsletter 24 December 2021 5 Season’s greetings from GPC England

Newsletter 23 December 2021 11 Self-certification extended to 28 days

Newsletter 21 December 2021 9 NHS COVID passes now mandatory for some venues

Newsletter 17 December 2021 5 SWBH ICE results update

BLMC SWBH ICE results update
BLMC Primary care nurse forum: infection control
BLMC IT self-service guidance
BLMC NHS England primary care staff survey
BLMC Media updates

Newsletter 16 December 2021 4 National call: next steps for vaccine deployment

Newsletter 14 December 2021 8 Plan B: pandemic response

Newsletter 10 December 2021 13 Inclisiran: BMA and RCGP joint statement

Newsletter 7 December 2021 9 JCVI: accelerating the COVID booster programme

Newsletter 26 November 2021 5 CQC clinical searches: drug monitoring

Newsletter 23 November 2021 5 Health Committee inquiry into general practice

Newsletter 19 November 2021 2 Community audiology: your views

Newsletter 16 November 2021 4 Crisis in general practice: workforce

Newsletter 9 November 2021 8 Health Secretary responds on the access package

Newsletter 5 November 2021 4 Shared Care Record adds lab and radiology results

Newsletter 2 November 2021 4 BMA webinar: the Health and Care Bill

Newsletter 29 October 2021 7 LMC statement on NHS England’s support package

Newsletter 22 October 2021 3 NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Newsletter 19 October 2021 9 Accessing centrally supplied flu vaccine

Newsletter 12 October 2021 8 GP contract changes, October 2021

Newsletter 8 October 2021 3 COVID vaccination medical exemptions

Newsletter 5 October 2021 5 Tackling abuse and aggression towards GPs

Newsletter 1 October 2021 6 NHS 111 booking into general practice

Newsletter 4 June 2021 9 UHB IBD nurse advice

Newsletter 28 May 2021 7 PCSE GP Payments and Pensions system

Newsletter 25 May 2021 8 COVID vaccination invites for 34 and 35-year-olds

Newsletter 17 May 2021 3 GP data for planning and research: data provision notice

Newsletter 14 May 2021 3 Sanofi Pasteur flu vaccine order reductions

Newsletter 11 May 2021 8 BMA survey: GP workload pressures

Newsletter 7 May 2021 10 GP workforce isn’t growing fast enough

Newsletter 4 May 2021 5 Over-40s invited for COVID vaccination

Newsletter 13 April 2021 9 AstraZeneca vaccine: next steps for sites

Newsletter 6 April 2021 6 COVID vaccine supply in April

Newsletter 31 March 2021 6 COVID one year on: GPC chair’s message

Newsletter 26 March 2021 6 COVID vaccination PGDs updated for cohorts 10 to 12

Newsletter 23 March 2021 11 £120m additional funding for general practice

Newsletter 26 February 2021 13 Pension Type 1 and 2 forms for 2019/20

Newsletter 24 February 2021 5 New high-risk cohort added to the Shielded Patient List

Newsletter 23 February 2021 9 Vaccinating cohorts 5 and 6

Newsletter 18 February 2021 6 Restarting learning disability health checks

Newsletter 16 February 2021 5 COVID-19 Population Risk Assessment

Newsletter 11 February 2021 6 NHS 111 registering patients at practices

BLMC NHS 111 registering patients at practices
BLMC HPV e-requesting live
BLMC BCHC children’s services: no postal referrals
BLMC accuRx Plus charges
BLMC Everyone can register with a GP
BLMC Find my NHS number service

Newsletter 9 February 2021 8 Vaccinating JCVI cohorts 1–4 and the housebound supplement

Newsletter 5 February 2021 8 FOI requests: gifts and declarations of interest

Newsletter 2 February 2021 9 Updated IPC guidance

BLMC Updated IPC guidance
BLMC COVID vaccination cohorts and supply
BLMC Transferring vaccines between sites
BLMC Vaccine wastage: BMA concerns
BLMC Planning second doses
BLMC Vaccination sites recording on paper
BLMC Access to national workforce supply routes
BLMC COVID vaccine and fertility
BLMC COVID vaccination figures

Newsletter 29 January 2021 6 National Workforce Reporting System extraction cancelled

Newsletter 26 January 2021 9 COVID vaccination priority groups

Newsletter 21 January 2021 6 Legislative proposals to make ICSs statutory

Newsletter 19 January 2021 9 COVID vaccination programme guidance updated

Newsletter 14 January 2021 6 Extra funding for rapid care home vaccination

Newsletter 7 January 2021 8 COVID vaccination SOP for local vaccination services

Vaccinations & screening 122 COVID pass medical exemptions: the process

BLMC 31 DecCOVID pass medical exemptions: the process
BLMC 23 DecShingrix and adjuvanted flu vaccine
BLMC 21 DecNHS COVID passes now mandatory for some venues
BLMC 21 DecCorrecting COVID vaccination records
BLMC 21 DecPfizer approved for 5 to 11-year-olds
BLMC 21 DecCQRS service for flu and COVID vaccination recording
BLMC 16 DecNational call: next steps for vaccine deployment
BLMC 16 DecNational protocol for Comirnaty
BLMC 14 DecNHS COVID vaccination programme: one year on
BLMC 14 DecMoving vaccines within a PCN grouping
BLMC 14 DecPatient communications for the booster expansion
BLMC 14 DecProof of vaccination for people aged 12 and over
BLMC 14 Dec15-minute wait after mRNA vaccines suspended
BLMC 10 DecCervical screening ceasing audit: phase 2
BLMC 7 DecJCVI: accelerating the COVID booster programme
BLMC 7 DecTemporary GP contract changes for COVID vaccination
BLMC 7 DecOmicron: new measures and booster extension
BLMC 7 DecCOVID and flu vaccination in pregnancy
BLMC 7 DecVaccination as a condition of deployment: guidance
BLMC 7 DecFlu vaccine supply
BLMC 7 DecNHS staff entering care homes must be vaccinated
BLMC 26 NovCervical screening national ceasing audit
BLMC 26 NovCOVID boosters in the NHS COVID Pass
BLMC 23 NovHousebound COVID vaccination fee raised to £20
BLMC 23 NovVaccination Data Resolution Service
BLMC 23 NovRecording COVID vaccine and testing exemptions in SCRa
BLMC 19 OctAccessing centrally supplied flu vaccine
BLMC 8 OctCOVID vaccination medical exemptions
BLMC 5 OctFlu vaccination for primary care staff: enhanced service
BLMC 1 Oct2020/21 government-supplied flu stock: payment review
BLMC 1 OctFunding to vaccinate primary care staff against flu
BLMC 1 Oct2021/22 flu vaccine reimbursement reviews
BLMC 25 MayCOVID vaccination invites for 34 and 35-year-olds
BLMC 25 MayAccelerating second doses for cohorts 1 to 9
BLMC 25 MayFunding for accelerated second doses
BLMC 25 MayCOVID vaccination enhanced service: claim within 3 months
BLMC 25 MayPfizer vaccine storage extended
BLMC 25 MayBMA campaign: Spread the word, not the virus
BLMC 14 MaySanofi Pasteur flu vaccine order reductions
BLMC 11 MayPneumovax 23 centrally procured
BLMC 11 MayJCVI: AstraZeneca and people under 40
BLMC 11 MayPatients bringing children to vaccination appointments
BLMC 11 MayPPE oversupply at vaccination centres
BLMC 7 MayShingles programme extended
BLMC 4 MayOver-40s invited for COVID vaccination
BLMC 4 MaySecond doses for newly housebound Solihull patients
BLMC 13 AprAstraZeneca vaccine: next steps for sites
BLMC 13 AprNew AstraZeneca guidance and leaflets
BLMC 13 AprCOVID vaccine certificates planned
BLMC 13 AprSalaried GPs must be paid for vaccination work
BLMC 6 AprCOVID vaccine supply in April
BLMC 6 AprVaccinating household contacts of immunosuppressed adults
BLMC 6 AprMaximising vaccine uptake in underserved communities
BLMC 6 AprPinnacle now has reporting
BLMC 31 MarFunding to tackle vaccine inequalities
BLMC 31 MarThank-you certificate for vaccination volunteers
BLMC 31 MarQuality assurance framework for vaccination sites
BLMC 31 MarSecond dose FAQs
BLMC 31 MarCOVID vaccines and pregnancy
BLMC 26 MarCOVID vaccination PGDs updated for cohorts 10 to 12
BLMC 23 MarCOVID vaccination cohort 9
BLMC 23 MarDeadline to opt out of the second phase of the CVP
BLMC 23 MarVaccine supply reduction in April
BLMC 23 MarMHRA: continue the AstraZeneca vaccine
BLMC 23 MarVaccination site waste management
BLMC 23 MarOver 25 million first doses
BLMC 26 FebFlu programme 2021/22 letter
BLMC 26 FebPCN clinical director funding
BLMC 24 FebNew high-risk cohort added to the Shielded Patient List
BLMC 24 FebCOVID vaccination enhanced service updated
BLMC 24 FebVaccinating staff and volunteers under 18
BLMC 24 FebPost-vaccination waiting room animation
BLMC 23 FebVaccinating cohorts 5 and 6
BLMC 23 FebPopulation risk assessment: patient queries
BLMC 23 FebPopulation risk assessment and gestational diabetes
BLMC 23 FebVaccinating healthcare and social care workers
BLMC 23 FebSteward volunteers for vaccination sites
BLMC 18 FebFlu vaccine ordering and reimbursement 2021/22
BLMC 16 FebCOVID-19 Population Risk Assessment
BLMC 16 FebTransporting AstraZeneca vaccine within a PCN
BLMC 16 FebVaccination invites for cohorts 5 and 6
BLMC 16 FebVaccinating frontline health and care workers
BLMC 16 FebFreeing up practices to support vaccination
BLMC 11 FebHPV e-requesting live
BLMC 9 FebVaccinating JCVI cohorts 1–4 and the housebound supplement
BLMC 9 FebMoving AstraZeneca vaccine within a PCN grouping
BLMC 9 FebNational letters to clinically extremely vulnerable people
BLMC 9 FebVaccinating outside JCVI cohorts
BLMC 9 FebSecond doses before immunosuppressive treatment
BLMC 9 FebVaccination information helpline
BLMC 9 FebVaccinating staff on maternity or sick leave
BLMC 9 Feb10 million vaccine doses given
BLMC 5 FebSuggested messages for patients about COVID vaccination
BLMC 2 FebCOVID vaccination cohorts and supply
BLMC 2 FebTransferring vaccines between sites
BLMC 2 FebVaccine wastage: BMA concerns
BLMC 2 FebPlanning second doses
BLMC 2 FebVaccination sites recording on paper
BLMC 2 FebCOVID vaccine and fertility
BLMC 2 FebCOVID vaccination figures
BLMC 29 JanGPDF legal advice on the COVID vaccination programme
BLMC 26 JanCOVID vaccination priority groups
BLMC 26 JanAvoiding COVID vaccine wastage
BLMC 26 JanCare home supplement payments
BLMC 26 JanRegistering private patients for vaccination
BLMC 26 JanCOVID vaccine communication resources
BLMC 21 JanCancer referrals and cervical screening during COVID
BLMC 19 JanCOVID vaccination programme guidance updated
BLMC 19 JanVaccinating healthcare workers urgently
BLMC 19 JanPrioritising staff roles for vaccination
BLMC 19 JanBooking frontline workers into hospital hubs
BLMC 19 JanFunding for Pinnacle administration
BLMC 19 JanBMA COVID vaccination guidance updated
BLMC 14 JanExtra funding for rapid care home vaccination
BLMC 14 JanMillennium Point vaccination centre opens
BLMC 14 JanTiming of the second COVID vaccine dose
BLMC 7 JanCOVID vaccination SOP for local vaccination services
BLMC 7 JanPatient Specific Direction for the AstraZeneca vaccine
BLMC 7 JanPatient Group Direction for the AstraZeneca vaccine
BLMC 7 JanCare home COVID vaccination payments
BLMC 7 JanCOVID vaccination for locums and other healthcare workers
BLMC 7 JanAstraZeneca vaccine: guidance for pharmacy teams

Contracts & funding 57 2022/23 priorities and operational planning

BLMC 31 Dec2022/23 priorities and operational planning
BLMC 23 DecEnd of year pension certificates
BLMC 23 Dec2019/20 annual allowance compensation: second window
BLMC 21 DecCOVID workload prioritisation
BLMC 21 DecCQRS service for flu and COVID vaccination recording
BLMC 21 DecNetwork Contract DES specification revised
BLMC 10 DecDigital GP contract requirements: guidance
BLMC 10 DecWinter Access Fund claims portal
BLMC 10 DecNew to Partnership Payment Scheme extended
BLMC 7 DecChanges to QOF and IIF to support vaccination
BLMC 7 DecTemporary GP contract changes for COVID vaccination
BLMC 23 NovHousebound COVID vaccination fee raised to £20
BLMC 9 NovGP earnings threshold declarations
BLMC 12 OctGP contract changes, October 2021
BLMC 12 OctPCSE GP Payments and Pensions improvements
BLMC 12 OctGP pay transparency guidance
BLMC 12 OctDispensing fee cut
BLMC 5 OctFlu vaccination for primary care staff: enhanced service
BLMC 1 Oct2020/21 government-supplied flu stock: payment review
BLMC 1 OctFunding to vaccinate primary care staff against flu
BLMC 1 Oct2021/22 flu vaccine reimbursement reviews
BLMC 4 JunDigital claims for personally administered drugs
BLMC 4 JunFinal seniority factors 2017/18
BLMC 4 JunLocal GP Retention Fund priorities
BLMC 28 MayPCSE GP Payments and Pensions system
BLMC 28 MayNHS Standard Contract 2021/22: interface provision
BLMC 28 MaySystem development and GPIT funding 2021/22
BLMC 25 MayFunding for accelerated second doses
BLMC 25 MayCOVID vaccination enhanced service: claim within 3 months
BLMC 17 MayOnline consultations: contractual requirements
BLMC 11 MayIR35 guidance for locum GPs
BLMC 7 MayIIF: appointment slot mapping 2021/22
BLMC 26 MarGMS ready reckoner 2021/22
BLMC 26 Mar2021/22 contract changes for PMS and APMS
BLMC 23 Mar£120m additional funding for general practice
BLMC 23 MarDeadline to opt out of the second phase of the CVP
BLMC 26 FebPension Type 1 and 2 forms for 2019/20
BLMC 26 Feb2019/20 annual allowance charge compensation
BLMC 26 FebPCN clinical director funding
BLMC 26 FebSpirometry and QOF reviews during COVID
BLMC 26 FebARRS manual claim form updated
BLMC 24 FebCOVID vaccination enhanced service updated
BLMC 18 FebRestarting learning disability health checks
BLMC 18 FebContract agreement 2021/22 webinars
BLMC 18 FebEHIC and S1 changes to GMS and PMS regulations
BLMC 18 FebEaster bank holiday opening 2021
BLMC 16 FebFreeing up practices to support vaccination
BLMC 9 FebVaccinating JCVI cohorts 1–4 and the housebound supplement
BLMC 5 FebContract agreement 2021/22
BLMC 5 FebNew to Partnership Scheme
BLMC 5 FebNHS Pension access for ARRS staff
BLMC 26 JanCare home supplement payments
BLMC 21 JanQOF income protection 2020/21
BLMC 19 JanFunding for Pinnacle administration
BLMC 14 JanExtra funding for rapid care home vaccination
BLMC 7 JanCare home COVID vaccination payments
BLMC 7 JanCOVID level 5: workload prioritisation

Workforce & employment 53 COVID testing kit delays

BLMC 31 DecCOVID testing kit delays
BLMC 31 DecReturning staff to work: Midlands guidance
BLMC 24 DecAnnual leave guidance for employers of salaried GPs
BLMC 23 DecEnd of year pension certificates
BLMC 23 Dec2019/20 annual allowance compensation: second window
BLMC 17 DecPrimary care nurse forum: infection control
BLMC 17 DecNHS England primary care staff survey
BLMC 16 DecManaging exposed staff and patients
BLMC 10 DecDigital solutions for flexible staff pools
BLMC 10 DecNew to Partnership Payment Scheme extended
BLMC 7 DecVaccination as a condition of deployment: guidance
BLMC 7 DecNHS staff entering care homes must be vaccinated
BLMC 16 NovCrisis in general practice: workforce
BLMC 9 NovGP workforce data, September 2021
BLMC 29 OctGP trainee survey 2021
BLMC 22 OctBlack History Month conference
BLMC 19 OctGP workforce data, August 2021
BLMC 19 OctWorkforce planning template 2022/23 and 2023/24
BLMC 5 OctGP recruitment campaign 2021
BLMC 4 JunResearch on locum doctors and patient safety
BLMC 4 JunBecoming a UK visa sponsoring practice
BLMC 4 JunLocal GP Retention Fund priorities
BLMC 11 MayMicrosoft licences for locum GPs
BLMC 11 MayIR35 guidance for locum GPs
BLMC 7 MayGP workforce isn’t growing fast enough
BLMC 7 MayCoaching for primary care team leaders
BLMC 7 MayAppraisal 2020 survey
BLMC 4 MayNHS Test and Trace self-isolation hub
BLMC 13 AprSalaried GPs must be paid for vaccination work
BLMC 13 AprStaff risk assessments after shielding ends
BLMC 26 MarNHS Digital research on NWRS
BLMC 26 FebPension Type 1 and 2 forms for 2019/20
BLMC 26 Feb2019/20 annual allowance charge compensation
BLMC 24 FebVaccinating staff and volunteers under 18
BLMC 23 FebVaccinating healthcare and social care workers
BLMC 23 FebInfection prevention after vaccination
BLMC 23 FebRetired doctors returning to support the pandemic
BLMC 23 FebLong COVID compensation for healthcare workers
BLMC 16 FebVaccinating frontline health and care workers
BLMC 9 FebVaccinating staff on maternity or sick leave
BLMC 5 FebNew to Partnership Scheme
BLMC 5 FebNHS Pension access for ARRS staff
BLMC 2 FebAccess to national workforce supply routes
BLMC 29 JanNational Workforce Reporting System extraction cancelled
BLMC 26 JanEnhanced PPE
BLMC 26 JanLateral flow testing in primary care
BLMC 26 JanTesting before visiting care homes
BLMC 19 JanVaccinating healthcare workers urgently
BLMC 19 JanPrioritising staff roles for vaccination
BLMC 19 JanBooking frontline workers into hospital hubs
BLMC 14 JanLateral flow tests for patient-facing staff
BLMC 14 JanBSol GP locum engagement event
BLMC 7 JanCOVID vaccination for locums and other healthcare workers

Collective action & GPC 47 GPC chair: immediate next steps

BLMC 31 DecGPC chair: immediate next steps
BLMC 24 DecSeason’s greetings from GPC England
BLMC 24 DecThanks from the UK Chief Medical Officers
BLMC 21 DecCOVID workload prioritisation
BLMC 21 DecGP response to Omicron: partner briefing and comms toolkit
BLMC 17 DecMedia updates
BLMC 14 DecRCGP letter of thanks and appeal for help
BLMC 10 DecICSs and primary care
BLMC 23 NovHealth Committee inquiry into general practice
BLMC 16 NovCrisis in general practice: workforce
BLMC 16 NovNHS pressures in the press
BLMC 9 NovHealth Secretary responds on the access package
BLMC 9 NovBMA virtual parliamentary drop-in
BLMC 9 NovGPC England chair steps down
BLMC 9 NovGP appointment data
BLMC 9 NovThe changing face of general practice
BLMC 2 NovBMA webinar: the Health and Care Bill
BLMC 29 OctLMC statement on NHS England’s support package
BLMC 29 OctGPC England recommendations on the government plan
BLMC 19 OctBirmingham MPs respond to GP pressures
BLMC 19 OctJoint statement condemning abuse of health staff
BLMC 12 OctGP appointment data, August 2021
BLMC 5 OctTackling abuse and aggression towards GPs
BLMC 5 OctConsultants support GPs
BLMC 5 OctSupport Your Surgery campaign
BLMC 28 MayBMA meets the Health Secretary
BLMC 25 MayForced labour in PPE supply chains
BLMC 25 MayVote of no confidence in NHS England leadership
BLMC 17 MayFace-to-face appointments: GPC chair’s statement
BLMC 11 MayBMA survey: GP workload pressures
BLMC 7 MaySir Simon Stevens to stand down
BLMC 4 MayGP appointment figures and workload
BLMC 31 MarCOVID one year on: GPC chair’s message
BLMC 23 MarOngoing support for general practice
BLMC 23 MarDoctors must be allowed to rest and recover
BLMC 26 FebBMA briefing on the NHS reform White Paper
BLMC 26 FebProtection for healthcare workers
BLMC 23 FebLong COVID compensation for healthcare workers
BLMC 5 FebGP appointment data, December 2020
BLMC 2 FebVaccine wastage: BMA concerns
BLMC 29 JanPCN DES ballot results
BLMC 29 JanGPC regional elections
BLMC 29 JanInappropriate workload transfers
BLMC 29 JanGPDF legal advice on the COVID vaccination programme
BLMC 26 JanCalls to protect medics from ‘unlawful killing’ cases
BLMC 21 JanLegislative proposals to make ICSs statutory
BLMC 7 JanCOVID level 5: workload prioritisation

Public health 41 COVID testing kit delays

BLMC 31 DecCOVID testing kit delays
BLMC 24 DecVirtual wards and oximetry: NHS England guidance
BLMC 21 DecIPC in primary care
BLMC 21 DecPulse oximetry over Christmas
BLMC 17 DecPrimary care nurse forum: infection control
BLMC 16 DecManaging exposed staff and patients
BLMC 16 DecInfection control guidelines
BLMC 14 DecPlan B: pandemic response
BLMC 7 DecOmicron: new measures and booster extension
BLMC 7 DecnMABs and antivirals for highest-risk patients
BLMC 5 NovCOVID and Long COVID referral resources
BLMC 2 Nov‘Straight Up’: support for young people at risk of gangs
BLMC 22 OctNHS Digital Weight Management Programme
BLMC 19 OctBMA health inequalities toolkit
BLMC 19 OctInfection control changes for primary care
BLMC 4 JunBMA health inequalities toolkit: examples wanted
BLMC 7 MayNHS Digital Weight Management Programme
BLMC 4 MayNHS Test and Trace self-isolation hub
BLMC 4 May‘Do not enter if you have symptoms’ poster
BLMC 13 AprFree COVID PPE extended to March 2022
BLMC 13 AprCOVID restrictions eased from 12 April
BLMC 13 AprConfirmatory PCR testing reintroduced
BLMC 13 AprStaff risk assessments after shielding ends
BLMC 6 AprMaximising vaccine uptake in underserved communities
BLMC 6 AprNICE rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
BLMC 23 MarShielding ends for clinically extremely vulnerable people
BLMC 26 FebSpirometry and QOF reviews during COVID
BLMC 26 FebHealthcare for migrant patients
BLMC 24 FebManaging possible or confirmed COVID variants
BLMC 23 FebPatient video on using a pulse oximeter
BLMC 23 FebInfection prevention after vaccination
BLMC 18 FebRestarting learning disability health checks
BLMC 2 FebUpdated IPC guidance
BLMC 26 JanEnhanced PPE
BLMC 26 JanLateral flow testing in primary care
BLMC 26 JanTesting before visiting care homes
BLMC 19 JanFree COVID PPE extended to June 2021
BLMC 19 JanPulse oximetry guidance updated
BLMC 19 JanGuidance for clinically extremely vulnerable patients
BLMC 14 JanLateral flow tests for patient-facing staff
BLMC 7 JanShielding guidance under the new lockdown

Referrals & hospital services 39 Virtual wards and oximetry: NHS England guidance

BLMC 24 DecVirtual wards and oximetry: NHS England guidance
BLMC 23 DecUHB guidelines for phoning abnormal results
BLMC 23 DecForward Thinking Birmingham: refer electronically
BLMC 17 DecSWBH ICE results update
BLMC 10 DecUHB contacting long-waiting outpatients
BLMC 10 DecUHB and Modality Partnership waiting list work
BLMC 10 DecChildren’s Rapid Response service update
BLMC 10 DecSWBH ICE test ordering not working
BLMC 19 NovCommunity audiology: your views
BLMC 19 NovPaediatric Long COVID assessment service
BLMC 5 NovCOVID and Long COVID referral resources
BLMC 5 NovUHB urine sample tubes
BLMC 2 NovUmbrella referral form
BLMC 2 Nov‘Straight Up’: support for young people at risk of gangs
BLMC 29 OctBlood bottle supply returning to normal
BLMC 29 OctDermatology referrals to Birmingham Women’s and Children’s reopen
BLMC 22 OctNHS Digital Weight Management Programme
BLMC 22 OctNew maternity referral process
BLMC 12 OctCommunity Pharmacist Consultation Service
BLMC 8 OctEnhanced primary care dermatology service
BLMC 4 JunUHB IBD nurse advice
BLMC 4 JunReview of urgent and emergency care standards
BLMC 28 MayNHS Standard Contract 2021/22: interface provision
BLMC 28 MayNT-proBNP: minimum 12-month request interval
BLMC 14 MayReferring minor illness to a community pharmacist
BLMC 14 MayPHE Birmingham laboratory handbooks
BLMC 11 MayRevised NHS 111 checklist
BLMC 7 MayNational Advice and Guidance webinar recordings
BLMC 7 MayNHS Digital Weight Management Programme
BLMC 7 MayUHB bank holiday courier collections
BLMC 4 MaySecond doses for newly housebound Solihull patients
BLMC 26 MarUHB stops paper pathology results
BLMC 11 FebHPV e-requesting live
BLMC 11 FebBCHC children’s services: no postal referrals
BLMC 5 FebUHB imaging services under pressure
BLMC 5 FebReferring to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
BLMC 29 JanSpecsavers audiology remains open
BLMC 29 JanInappropriate workload transfers
BLMC 21 JanCancer referrals and cervical screening during COVID

Prescribing & medicines 20 Prescription medical exemption re-certification suspended

BLMC 23 DecPrescription medical exemption re-certification suspended
BLMC 23 DecChristmas pharmacy opening times
BLMC 10 DecInclisiran: BMA and RCGP joint statement
BLMC 7 DecnMABs and antivirals for highest-risk patients
BLMC 26 NovCQC clinical searches: drug monitoring
BLMC 16 NovGP antibiotic prescribing has fallen
BLMC 12 OctDispensing fee cut
BLMC 12 OctCommunity Pharmacist Consultation Service
BLMC 12 OctInclisiran: NICE technology appraisal
BLMC 4 JunDigital claims for personally administered drugs
BLMC 14 MayReferring minor illness to a community pharmacist
BLMC 13 AprBudesonide COVID treatment trial
BLMC 6 AprCommunity pharmacy pandemic delivery service
BLMC 23 MarHome delivery of medicines during COVID
BLMC 26 FebGMC guidance on remote prescribing
BLMC 26 FebNHS Discharge Medicines Service
BLMC 5 FebSuggested messages for patients about COVID vaccination
BLMC 5 FebReferring to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
BLMC 14 JanAnswerphone message to reduce vaccine calls
BLMC 7 JanAstraZeneca vaccine: guidance for pharmacy teams

PCNs & neighbourhoods 18 Network Contract DES specification revised

BLMC 21 DecNetwork Contract DES specification revised
BLMC 10 DecICSs and primary care
BLMC 7 DecChanges to QOF and IIF to support vaccination
BLMC 23 NovICS briefing: recording and new date
BLMC 9 NovNHS Confederation: open letter to primary care
BLMC 19 OctWorkforce planning template 2022/23 and 2023/24
BLMC 19 OctPCN clinical director survey
BLMC 7 MayGP appointment data mapping briefings
BLMC 7 MayIIF: appointment slot mapping 2021/22
BLMC 26 MarStrong integrated care systems everywhere
BLMC 26 FebBMA briefing on the NHS reform White Paper
BLMC 26 FebPCN clinical director funding
BLMC 26 FebARRS manual claim form updated
BLMC 18 FebIntegrated Care Bulletin
BLMC 5 FebNHS Pension access for ARRS staff
BLMC 2 FebAccess to national workforce supply routes
BLMC 29 JanPCN DES ballot results
BLMC 21 JanLegislative proposals to make ICSs statutory

CQC, regulation & governance 14 Clinical negligence indemnity for COVID work

BLMC 31 DecClinical negligence indemnity for COVID work
BLMC 14 DecCQC suspends inspections
BLMC 10 DecNew clinical waste provider in the Midlands
BLMC 26 NovCQC clinical searches: drug monitoring
BLMC 12 OctFriends and Family Test reporting still suspended
BLMC 8 OctClinical safety officer training funded
BLMC 1 OctAbuse of practice staff on social media
BLMC 28 MayIGPM campaign against abuse in general practice
BLMC 31 MarQuality assurance framework for vaccination sites
BLMC 23 MarVaccination site waste management
BLMC 26 FebGMC guidance on remote prescribing
BLMC 5 FebFOI requests: gifts and declarations of interest
BLMC 26 JanCalls to protect medics from ‘unlawful killing’ cases
BLMC 21 JanCQC’s regulatory approach during the pandemic

PCSE & patient registration 14 PCSE patient list validation paused

BLMC 24 DecPCSE patient list validation paused
BLMC 26 NovSafely removing ‘ghost children’ from the list
BLMC 12 OctPCSE GP Payments and Pensions improvements
BLMC 1 OctNHS 111 booking into general practice
BLMC 1 OctRegistering Afghan citizens and families
BLMC 28 MayPCSE GP Payments and Pensions system
BLMC 11 MayRevised NHS 111 checklist
BLMC 26 FebHealthcare for migrant patients
BLMC 18 FebEHIC and S1 changes to GMS and PMS regulations
BLMC 11 FebNHS 111 registering patients at practices
BLMC 11 FebEveryone can register with a GP
BLMC 11 FebFind my NHS number service
BLMC 26 JanRegistering private patients for vaccination
BLMC 21 JanPre-registering prisoners before release

Fees & non-NHS work 11 COVID pass medical exemptions: the process

BLMC 31 DecCOVID pass medical exemptions: the process
BLMC 31 DecClinical negligence indemnity for COVID work
BLMC 23 DecSelf-certification extended to 28 days
BLMC 23 DecPrescription medical exemption re-certification suspended
BLMC 23 DecFirearms licence applications
BLMC 23 DecDVLA medical information requests suspended
BLMC 23 NovRecording COVID vaccine and testing exemptions in SCRa
BLMC 19 OctFitness to drive: patient requests
BLMC 8 OctCOVID vaccination medical exemptions
BLMC 26 FebHelp improve the online fit note
BLMC 21 JanFit notes during COVID

Wellbeing & support 9 BMA wellbeing services

BLMC 2 NovBMA wellbeing services
BLMC 29 OctThe Cameron Fund
BLMC 19 OctJoint statement condemning abuse of health staff
BLMC 5 OctTackling abuse and aggression towards GPs
BLMC 1 OctAbuse of practice staff on social media
BLMC 28 MayIGPM campaign against abuse in general practice
BLMC 28 MayCameron Fund: financial wellbeing tips
BLMC 7 MayCoaching for primary care team leaders
BLMC 23 MarDoctors must be allowed to rest and recover

BLMC news 2 LMC statement on NHS England’s support package

BLMC 29 OctLMC statement on NHS England’s support package
BLMC 19 OctBirmingham MPs respond to GP pressures

Premises & estates 1 NHS Property Services service charges dispute

BLMC 26 FebNHS Property Services service charges dispute

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Newsletters

BLMC Newsletter – 7 January 2021

COVID vaccination SOP for local vaccination services · Patient Specific Direction for the AstraZeneca vaccine · Patient Group Direction for the AstraZeneca vaccine · Care home COVID vaccination payments …

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07/01/2021