2026/27 National Flu Vaccination programme

It is mandated that all NHS services (including general practice) will implement the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag by 30th September 2026. We understand that this is currently unavailable in

Following the recent announcement of the 2026/27 DDRB recommendation of 3.5%, please refer to the following link for full details of the announcement: https://www.nhsemployers.org/news/doctors-and-dentists-pay-award-announcement-2026 The LMC often receives a large

Transgender healthcare is a highly specialised area of clinical practice. Initiation, prescribing, and ongoing monitoring of treatment should only be undertaken by clinicians with the appropriate expertise, training, and

In the 2026/27 imposed contract Advice and Guidance will no longer be a separately funded Enhanced Service but becomes part of ‘core.’ The next proposed step is to move

Whether or not a practice can charge for a service is a common query we receive in the LMC office. Although sometimes these may require individual consideration, GPs and

NHS England has requested ICBs to send information regarding prevention of Sexual Harassment at work to general practices. This includes a self-assessment checklist, advice for all staff to complete

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently issued guidance regarding consent for vaccination by non-registered health care service workers (HCSW)- mainly Health Care Assistants in general practice. This

This position statement sets out the formal view of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Local Medical Committee (LLR LMC) on local pathway variation from national standards. It defines clear principles

The national flu vaccination programme 2026 to 2027 letter has been published today setting out the eligibility, timing and vaccines to be used this autumn/winter. To help protect the

This guidance sets out the process for requesting GP IT funded equipment, the process for items not funded under GP IT, and a simple summary of what is in