Somerset LMC Weekly Update Friday 11th June 2021
Date sent: Friday 11 June 2021
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
- New PCSE GP Pay & Pensions Portal
- Mask Exemptions for Airline Passengers
- FP10 for STI’s
- NHS Cervical Screening Management System from 30th October
- General Practice Data for Planning & Research (GPDfPR) Delayed
- Depo-Provera PGD
- OOS
- Devon Doctors flyer-GPs working in urgent care
- Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
- New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme
- Coaching and mediation/Action learning sets
- GP Partners & PM's needed for Locum Research
- Biomedical Science Day – Thursday 24th June #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare
- Art of Brilliance ‘Rising Stronger’ workshop
New PCSE GP Pay & Pensions Portal: Last week many GPs received four automated emails from PCSE saying that they had been given full access to the new system from 1st June. The emails gave access rights based on the recipient being a GP principal, a salaried GP, a locum AND a portfolio GP. This created confusion so PCSE sent another email explaining that the allocation to all roles was to ensure that GPs can access all aspects of the new service including historic pensions data. No one’s Performer’s List status had been changed. It emerged that many (lucky) GPs never got the first emails but PCSE told the BMA that they would get a single email (and not four) by the end of last week.
In fact the new system should mean data is available that many will not have seen before. Navigating the system and the terminology is a challenge and some areas will only be relevant to certain types of GP. We expect there to be data gaps but PCSE say it has invested additional resources to meet the anticipated demand. Any problems should be raised with PCSE . Your pension data must be correct and complete, so do log on and check.
Mask Exemptions for Airline Passengers: The BMA has had some reports of airlines asking for medical evidence to support not wearing a mask. Government guidance states that there is no requirement to have written evidence for an exemption from face covering rules and that people do not need proof from a doctor. This is yet another example of activity that should not be distract staff doing their best to care for unwell patients. Just say no.
FP10 for STI’s: there have been recent changes to the FP10 guidance which was issued in January 2020. The changes have been developed to ensure patients receive their treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) free-of-charge when treatment is prescribed using the NHS prescription form (FP10) or Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).
For full details please check Section 3 of the guidance.
NHS Cervical Screening Management System from 30th October: NHS Digital has been commissioned by NHSX to develop and implement a new IT system to replace the current re/call system on the National Heath Application & Infrastructure Services platform. They say will be simpler and easier to use. As a first step towards the new system NHSD will be working with local IT teams and registration authorities for providers to ensure readiness. We will keep you updated on developments. What could possibly go wrong?
General Practice Data for Planning & Research (GPDfPR) Delayed: On Tuesday Health Minister Jo Churchill MP advised the House of Commons that the GPDfPR programme implementation date has been moved back to 1 September 2021 to allow “more time to talk to patients, Drs, and other stakeholders”. This followed protests at the short timescale of setting the programme up by 23rd June and widespread concerns about patient opt outs.
Depo-Provera PGD: We have recently had a number of enquiries regarding the PGD which expired recently, it has now been updated and a copy attached here.
OOS: Flixotide® 100 microgram Accuhaler is out of stock until the end of May.
Flixotide® 125 microgram Evohaler remain available to support a full increase in demand.
Flixotide® 50 microgram Evohaler is available to support some increase in demand. Flixotide® 50 microgram Accuhaler is available and able to support a partial increase in demand.
Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs: Are you or do you know a GP that has qualified since October 2020 and is working in Somerset? If so, this funded fellowship programme may be of interest. It is a financially incentivised 2 year programme designed to provide personalised support to newly qualified GPs to help gain confidence and to develop enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers in general practice. NHSE hope that 100% of newly qualified GPs take up this offer. Our next cohort will start in September 2021. See programme here. Any questions or to apply, please contact Dr Catherine Ievers catherine.ievers1@nhs.net
New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme: Are you or do you know a newly qualified nurse or new to nursing in primary care? This is a 2 year fellowship linked to the above GP programme to support nurses and also provide a comprehensive education programme to address skills and knowledge required specifically when working in this field. Our next cohort starts on the 1st September. Applications are now welcome. More information can be found here. If you are not a newly qualified Nurse, but new to General Practice, there is also an option to join on a preceptorship basis more details here. Any questions please contact Alison Williams, Alison.williams16@nhs.net.
Coaching and mediation/Action learning sets: Somerset LMC are pleased to have engaged Yvonne Vigar from Astara coaching to offer these sessions which are fully funded and open to all Practice managers, deputies, operational managers and leads. For reasons of confidentiality we ask that members of the practice make contact with Yvonne direct to express an interest, full details can be found on the corresponding posters.
Coaching and Mentoring
Action Learning sets
GP Partners & PM's needed for Locum Research: Manchester University & the Institute for Health Policy & Organisation are exploring how temporary or locum doctors work in the NHS, what they do, how their work is organised and what effects it might have on the quality and safety of healthcare. The aim is to find ways to improve the working arrangements for sessional doctors. Find out more and how to take part here.
Biomedical Science Day – Thursday 24th June #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare: Like many the staff at Southwest Pathology Services have had one of their toughest years and want to celebrate the work they do on Biomedical Science Day 2021. They will be opening the SPS Laboratories on Thursday 24th June to GP and Trust partners and invite you to have a tour and learn more about their work. For example, did you know that staff at SPS identified a COVID variant? To book a time to visit either our Hub Laboratory in Taunton or one of our Essential Service Laboratories at Musgrove Park Hospital or Yeovil District Hospital please contact our Business Support Team on 01823 346700 or email SPSAdmin@somersetft.nhs.uk They look forward to welcoming you!
Art of Brilliance ‘Rising Stronger’ workshop: Thursday, 8 July, 2021 Kernow LMC is hosting a virtual Art of Brilliance session with Martin Burder and is inviting GP practice teams in Somerset to join their counterparts in Cornwall.
With current pressures it is hoped that the workshop will bring a bit of cheer to everybody.
The event will be online and is aimed not only at practice managers, but all practice members. More information about the session is available here. It is likely to begin at 10.30am and will run for 1-1.5hours – timings will be released as soon as they have been confirmed.
Costings – individual delegates: £30 per head; Practice rate of £100 – 10 people maximum. Booking is via email to nicky@kernowlmc.co.uk by Friday, 18 June. If you wish to include more practice members.
Kind Regards
Jill
Jill Hellens
Executive Director
Somerset LMC
Crown Medical Centre, Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8QY
Tel: (01823) 331 428
Fax: (01823) 338 561
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