Resources
Discover easily accessible resources available for all local NHS General Practices within Surrey and Sussex LMCs
Popular resources
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HPV coding in cervical screening results: what practices need to know
HPV results are fully coded within the national Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS), so practices do not need to manually code HPV status for recall safety.
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Jess’s Rule – what it means for GP practices
This initiative is not a law but a formal directive supported by NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Royal College of General Practitioners
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DTAC and CSO requirements
Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) requirements
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Sussex suicide postvention support pack for Primary Care
Postvention and continuous reflective learning about suicide combine to create a safer from suicide practice
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Martyn’s Law – what it means for GP practices
Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) introduces new duties for certain public premises to have proportionate plans in place to protect the public in the event of a terrorist attack
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The Leng Review: Physician Assistants in General Practice – what has changed
Key changes from the Leng Review on Physician Assistants in General Practice, and what practices need to do now.
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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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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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New to Practice Management (NTPM)
This intoduction for NTPMs provides essential guidance and resources, helping you confidently navigate your initial weeks in the role
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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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Deregistering Patients at the Partnership [Contractors] Request
This resource guides practices when removing a registered patient from their list under Schedule 6, Part 2 of the GMS Regulations 2024
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Salaried GP Maternity Leave Entitlement
This resource advises on a change to the recommended maternity leave policy within the BMA Model Contract
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Prospective Access to Medical Records
The ability for patients to view their medical records online, including documents and test results, from a specified date onwards
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Emotional Support Animal Letters
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not legally recognised in the UK, though some individuals may find therapeutic benefit from their presence
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LMC – Surrey Heartlands LCS Assistance Package 2024/25
This provides a copy of the LMC covering email for the relaunch of Surrey Heartlands LCSs, including a generic guide and all the LCS specifications
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Managing the retirement of a GP Partner
This resource supports practice managers to facilitate the process of a GP partner's retirement