Welcome to our August Newsletter which includes feedback from our LMC Board meeting, and other current issues. No time to read this newsletter? Then listen to the Podcast SUMMARY OF THIS MONTH’S MUST DOS: • Collective action is continuing with a new area for August and DO NOT SIGN THE CONTRACTVARIATION NOTICE. SEE SECTION 6 FOR MORE INFORMATION. • Consider using the video by Dr Adam Juanja (CEO of the Consortium of Lancashire and CumbriaLocal Medical Committees) to inform patients about List Cleansing. • Consider what changes/training you need to make in practice in line with NHS England Guidanceabout preventing staff from unlawfully accessing patient records. TOPICS IN THIS NEWSLETTER: 1) LMC Meeting August 2026 2) NHS England Obesity QOF FAQ 3) Neighbourhood Services 4) Advice & Guidance / Single Point Of Access 5) UHL Gala Awards Evening 6) Contact Imposition for 2026/27 and Collective action 7) ELECTION TO LMC BOARD 8) General Practice Staff Survey 9) LLR International Medical Graduate Programme 10) Medicines Update/Inappropriate Requests 11) Podcasts 12) Upcoming LMC Events 13) Advertise your Job Vacancies Free with the LMC 14) Available to Work 15) Final Thoughts As always, any questions please dont hesitate to contact the LMC office. |