Resources
Discover easily accessible resources available for all local NHS General Practices within Surrey and Sussex LMCs
Popular resources
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Post-Bariatric Surgery Follow-up Monitoring (NHS and Private Procedures)
Updated guidance on follow-up responsibilities for patients post-bariatric surgery, including those who underwent private procedures. Reflects NICE NG246 and outlines appropriate GP responses, with template letters for use.
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Post-Exposure Rabies Vaccination
Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis is now considered part of core GP services under NHS England guidance. This page explains the contractual position and what support practices can expect.
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The NHS Ten Year Plan
The NHS Ten Year Plan is the new Labour Government’s flagship NHS policy document following on from the earlier highly critical commentary about NHS services from the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting.
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Oliver McGowan ‘Mandatory’ Training
Draft Code of Practice for the Oliver McGowan ‘Mandatory’ Training on Learning Disability and Autism released
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Advice for GPs and practice staff when responding to requests for information
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Tirzepatide – (Mounjaro)
Prescribing for Obesity & Weight Management, Locally Commissioned Service and supporting communication can be found here
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Managing Prescribing from Private Providers
GP practices are increasingly receiving correspondence from private providers, such as online pharmacies, regarding prescriptions issued without complete patient medical histories. This guidance outlines the best practices for handling these situations
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Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag
The digital flag ensures that healthcare professionals involved in a patients care are aware of their specific needs with the aim of improving the overall patient experience.
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Reassigning gender and sex identity in GP Medical Records
Overviewing the process for reassigning gender and sex identity in GP held medical records and subsequent screening arrangements
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Covert recording of consultations by patients
Patients are legally allowed to record consultations with their GP for personal use, and this does not breach GDPR rules
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Primary Care Networks (PCN)
This resource provides signposting to PCN related material whether LMC advice or other signposting
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The Doctors and Dentist Pay Review Body (DDRB)
This resource provides a history of the DDRB, and links to archived LMC advice and guidance pages.
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Practitioner Health
Confidential Mental Health and Addiction Support for Healthcare Professionals
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GPs and Social Media: Professional Guidance
This resource provides professional guidance for GPs on using social media responsibly, maintaining professionalism, protecting confidentiality, and adhering to legal and regulatory standards
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New to Practice Managment (NTPM)
This intoduction for NTPMs provides essential guidance and resources, helping you confidently navigate your initial weeks in the role
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Non-Standard Childhood Immunisation Requests
Guidance for practices
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Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI)
This resource outlines the recommendations in relation to GP registration processes
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LMC Line (WhatsApp Channel)
Discover our LMC Line WhatsApp Channel: a private way to follow what matters