Please note that guidance is available on meeting the reasonable needs of patients, which has been drafted in response to NHS England guidance issued to commissioners. It is available here:
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
The national flu vaccination programme 2026 to 2027 letter has been published setting out the eligibility, timing and vaccines to be used this autumn/winter. To help protect the most
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
