Commissioning
All CCGs are required to have in place constitutions defining their governance and operating policies. These constitutions are important in establishing a genuine and collaborative engagement with practices.
GP practices should ensure that the CCG constitution:
contains a commitment for...
Clinical Commissioning Groups have been invited to take on an increased role in the commissioning of GP services through three co-commissioning models:
Greater involvement – closer collaboration with local NHS England teams in decisions about primary care services to ensure healthcare...
Increasingly GP practices are considering the benefits of working collaboratively with neighbouring and other GP practices, with a view to sharing expertise, costs and resources, etc.
GP practices should always seek their own legal and financial advice about their individual circumstances...
Financial Considerations in relation to the 20/21 GP Contract Agreement
PCN Scenario
Dear Colleagues
Please find a letter from the LMC containing the link to the GMS Ready Reckoner developed by the GPC in collaboration with NHS England to enable GP practices to better understand the...
Care and Extended Hours (LMC June 2018)
Integrating Urgent Care Services SSLMCs February 2019
This page provides clarity on the process for private healthcare providers referring patients to NHS services, focusing on the use of the Electronic Referral Service (eRS) and related responsibilities.
Overview
Private consultants and GPs can refer patients to NHS secondary care services....
This guidance outlines the LMC’s position on the provision of smoking cessation services and the prescribing of related medications.
Contractual Offers to Provide Smoking Cessation Services
When a practice receives an offer to provide a smoking cessation service, it is essential to:
Review...
Written: 03rd December 2024
I am writing to all colleagues regarding this aspect of follow-up care for patients. The LMC has been in correspondence with your ICB regarding this issue.
The British Obesity and Metabolic Society Guidance mirrors NICE guidance (CG189) and the latter states:
1.11...
Introduction
We recognise that some GP practices are considering opting out of the Seasonal Flu Vaccination Enhanced Service. Historically, this has been uncommon; however, given the significant challenges currently facing practices, it is an important moment to provide clear guidance. While it...
