Resources
Discover easily accessible resources available for all local NHS General Practices within Surrey and Sussex LMCs
Popular resources
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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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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
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Associate services
This resource signposts you to commonly utilised associate services within the Surrey and Sussex LMC area
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Firearms Licensing Process
This resource provides an overview of the Firearms Licencing Process, in particular what GPs are asked to provide to assist police decisions
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Off-site Records Storage
Changes in Arrangements for Medical Records Storage and Reimbursement which affect West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove
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Certificates for School Absences and Missing Exams
GPs are not contractually obliged to provide a sick note for pupils who are off sick from school, nor are they obliged to provide sickness certification for students who miss an exam or believe their performance was affected due to illness
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Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP)
GP Indemnity Arrangements – Update for 2025
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GP Pay Transparency Regulations
This resource reviews the General Practice Pay Transparency Regulations submitted through the Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS)