SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
HCA Immunisation Update, 30th April 10-12pm via MS Teams - Places still available
Practical Magic : 'Steroid Injections' Wednesday 1 May 2024 7-9pm,...
MD Soundbites! This week... We are now in dispute!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Child ADHD/ASD Referrals
- Death Certification Reform and the Introduction of Medical Examiners – Update
- GP Timetable
- Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service (PCAS)
- STARFISH Trial
- Surgical Admission Pathway at YDH and Musgrove
- Template Letter for Requests for Ongoing Referral from Private Provider
- The Connecting the Dots Meeting Wednesday 24th April 1-2pm
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Closure of Visa Support Services
- Somerset LMC Committee Locum GP Vacancy
- SGPET and LMC Websites Multi-Factor Authentication
Training/Events
- LMC Event - Single Assessment Framework, how to be CQC ready & how to not fall foul of the CQC
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts this week.... The Future of Dementia
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - 'Dermoscopy - Chaos and Clues Algorithm' 16th April, Walnut Tree Hotel N. Petherton
PCP Meeting: 'Pelvic Pain'...
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GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- GP Appointments - February 2024 Headline from Recent NHSE Stats
- Keeping Up to Date with Somerset’s SEND Local Offer
- Self-Referral for Pregnancy Care Somerset
- Vitamin D Reagent Supply
- West Somerset Medical Club
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- A Reminder About LMC Buying Group Membership
- Institute of General Practice Managers (IGPM) Right Care First Time Video
- NHSE Funding Available for IP/NMP & GPN Fundamentals for 2024-25
- Practice Post
- What to Ask When Applying for a Salaried Vacancy
Training/Events
- Summarising Patient Records Online Training Thursday 18th April 14.00-15.00
- HR & Employment Law Round-Up via MSTeams Tuesday 23rd April 14.00-16.30
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts this week... Perimenopause Wellbeing
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - 'Dermoscopy - Chaos and Clues Algorithm' 16th April, 7.30pm Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton
Rheumatology &...
MD Soundbites! New this week - Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
GP Contract 2024/25 Documents Published
Clinical News/Updates
- Adult ADHD Referral Difficulties
- Annual Flu Letter
- Prescribing of Gender Affirming Hormones (masculinising or feminising hormones) as part of the Children and Young People’s Gender Service
- Surgical Admission Pathway at YDH
- Very High-Risk Breast Screening
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GP Referendum BMA Voting Review
- The Claire Wand Fund
Training/Events
- General Practice Workforce and Career Planning Event
Resources
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - new ... The Power of Music
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
New Funding Framework
Clinical News/Updates
- Measles Guidance
- MMR Vaccinations for Practice staff
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- BMA referendum – results are out!
- Stop the closure of GP surgeries
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Practice Nurse: Ear Care Update on 9th April at Canalside, Bridgwater - spaces still available
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - 'Dermoscopy -...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Connecting the Dots
- End of Primary Care Knowledge & Evidence Specialist Provision in Somerset
- Just a Reminder - Residential Institute Codes (RI)
- Pharmacy First-From the Local Pharmacy Committee (LPC)
- NHS App GP Survey
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GP Locum Unemployment
- Somerset LMC Committee Locum Member Vacancy
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week.... The Parent-Infant Relationship
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Next SGPET Study Day - 17th April, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal, see draft programme here
Places still availabe on:
Leading and Motivating People...
MD Soundbites! New this week - Rebuilding General Practice
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- HRT Guidance Updates
- Memory Clinic Update
- Professional Record Standards Body
- Somerset New Lipid Guidance
- Somerset Respiratory Guidance
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Peninsula Medical School Student Placements
- Rebuild GP: Talking to Patients Toolkit
- Specimen Partnership Agreement
- Sponsor Licences Some Good News
- Theft Warning
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
ENT & Ophthalmology Study Day, Wed 13th March, Places still available
HCA Immunisation Foundation Course (Part 1 & Part 2) 19th & 26th March, Places still...
MD Soundbites! New this week... Staff feeling battered
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
GP Contract 2024/25 Changes - IMPORTANT!
Clinical News/Updates
- Faecal Calprotectin Update
- Memory Clinic
- Onward Referrals from SFT
- Somerset LMC Survey
- Tier 2 Weight Management Options for Patients
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- SGPET and LMC Websites Multi-Factor Authentication
Training/Events
- LMC Event - Single Assessment Framework, how to be CQC ready & how to not fall foul of the CQC
- Leadership Education Opportunity for Lead Practice and PCN Nurses
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Resources
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week - Allyship
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET/LMC Websites Multi-Factor Authentication - FourteenFish have now introduced Multi-Factor Authentication, this will mean when logging into our websites...
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Update on the GP Contract 2024/5
Clinical News/Updates
- Safeguarding Update
- Somerset’s New Lipid Guidance
- Connecting the Dots – A Brand New Somerset FT Podcast Series
- MMR Vaccinations for Practice Staff
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Avon LMC DBS Checks
- GP and GPN Fellowship Update
- Guidance for Practices Employing Enhanced and/or Advanced Practitioners
Training/Events
- NHS Pension Update 2024 Training Webinar
- Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
- Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event Wednesday 3rd April at Taunton Racecourse
Resources
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Leadership Education Opportunity for Lead Practice and PCN Nurses- Somerset Training Hub has funding available to support Lead Practice and PCN Nurses who...
MD Soundbites! New this week... Contracts and working within them
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- LMC Clinical Workstreams Survey
- Postnatal Checks and Perinatal Pelvic Health Service
- Referring to Paediatrics
- Sperm Pots
Training/Events
- Leadership Education Opportunity for Lead Practice and PCN Nurses
- Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam 14th March 1-2pm
Surveys
- Paediatric Bloods in Musgrove Park Hospital
- Research Study about Prescribing for Alzheimers
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week Sloppy Slippers
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET Invitation to all Allied Healthcare Professionals to join our monthly Primary Care Practitioners Group
Practice Nurse: Womens Health Update - 22nd...
MD Soundbites! New this week... Sepsis Guidance
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
News from GPC England
- GP Contract 2024/25
- GPCE Letter to NHSE Regarding the Measles Outbreak
- Cloud Based Telephony Costs and Workload
Clinical News/Updates
- Somerset Primary Link Communication Email Change
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Access to Records – ICO Response to DPIAs
- DBS Checks
- Practice Managers Appraisal Toolkit
Information for All
- Have Your Say on Council Budget Setting
Training/Events
- Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event Wednesday 3rd April at Taunton Racecourse - booking is open
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts New this week... Borderline Personality Disorder - What is Normal?
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Places still available on:
Lead Nurse Forum Meeting 14 Feb 14.00
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - Lipid cases (Alex Bickerton)- more interesting...
MD Soundbites! New - Good Medical Practice
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- LMC Clinical Workstreams Survey
- Surgical Admissions to Musgrove Hospital
- CAMHS Referrals
- Hydroxychloroquine Monitoring
- Primary Care Library Snapshot Evidence
Training & Events
- NHS Pension Update 2024 Training Webinar
- Summarising Patient Records Training Webinar
Resources
- Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
PCP Meeting: Diabetes, 'Management On Duty' - 8th Feb 7pm-9pm via MS Teams
Practice Nurse Ear Irrigation Study Day - 2 Places available - 13th February...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
News from GPC England
- GPC England Contract Update YouTube Video - please share
- Referendum of the GP 2024/25 Contract – Join the BMA Today and Have Your Say
- EMIS and Coding Problems for QOF
- Access to Records – ICO Response to DPIAs
- GP End of Year Forms: Submission Deadline Extended to 31 March
- BMA Divisional Elections
- Rebuild General Practice – Template Letter to MPs
- Extension of Services for GP Partners
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GP and GPN Fellowship Update
- Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeships
Training/Events
- National Apprenticeship Week
- Shapes Toolkit: How to Deal with Conflict and Other Stressful Situations - Rachel Morris - 25th April
Resources
- NHS Funded Personal and Team Coaching
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week Improving Insomnia
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Shapes Toolkit: How to deal with conflict and other stressful situations - Rachel Morris - 25 April 2024 - 1:30 to 5:00 via Zoom -This session will examine...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Improved Referral Routes into Young Somerset
- Next Connecting the Dots Meeting
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- 2024 NHS England Advanced Practice Funding Application – EOI
- Medical Student Year 5, 8 Week Placement
- Open Consultation - Role of Incentive Schemes in General Practice
Training/Events
- Care Navigation Training Dates are Now Available Until March 2024
- Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week Compassion in Healthcare
Top Tips - click here
- Ardens CQC Searches
- Frailty Core Contract
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET Membership Levy 2024/2025 - Our New Membership Year will start again on 1st April 2024, This year providing we have a similar number of members we...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- ADHD Referral Difficulties
- Private Bariatric Postoperative Monitoring
- Changes to Ordercomms
- Home Oxygen Service Assessment & Review (Update)
- Mirena 52mg LNG IUD - Extended License for Contraception for 8 Yrs
- Supporting HC2 Application for Asylum Seekers
- Updated Guidance on Pressure Ulcers 'How to Safeguard Adults' is Now Live
News from the GPC
- Death Certification Reforms
- MAPs to be Regulated by the GMC - Write to your MP
- Online Access to Records - Data Breaches from Misfiling of Records
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GP & GPN Fellowship Update
- 2024 National Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Recruitment Scheme to Recruit into Foundation Training Programme (2025-26)
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Population Health Fellowship Role - Expressions of interest for a Population Health Fellowship, are now open. This is a role overseen by Somerset Training...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Death Certification Reforms Draft Guidance
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GPC Survey for ALL GPs
- GP and GPN Fellowship Update
- Improving Breast Feeding Support and Survey
- Buying Group Recruitment Support
- Student Placement Can You Help?
Training/Events
- Somerset Safeguarding Adults Monthly Practice Updates
Resources
- Family Friendly Rights in 2023
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week Metabolic Health and the Survival Switch
And Finally...
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Medico-Legal aspects of prescribing (including switching inhaler) 6th February 2024 presented by Beverley Bostock
Mens Health Study Day, Wed 7th February ,...
MD Soundbites!
Clinical News/Updates
- Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures
- The Community Pharmacy BP Case Finding Service
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Training/Events
- Carol Hobbs' Retirement Evening 12th January
Resources
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week Treating Depression
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
11 January 13.00 - Sessional/Locum GP Lunchtime Session: A time to share learning from interesting cases - (Remote via MS Teams)
Dear...
MD Soundbites! New - Reflection
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- LMC Commentary: NHS Vaccination Strategy - 'Shaping the future delivery of NHS vaccination services’
- Paramedic Non-Medical Prescribing Legislation Change
- Duplicate Correspondence from SFT
- Home Oxygen Assessment Service
- Ingrown Toenail Referrals
- Primary Care Matters Newsletter - December 2023 Edition
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Have your say on the Future of General Practice and GP Finance Survey
- Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund
Training & Events
- Process Mapping Away Day - SIDeR Digital TEP Meeting
- Open Mental Health Christmas Comms
Carol Hobbs Retirement
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - This week The Compassionate Approach to Healthy Weight
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
As this is our last education update of the year, we would like to thank you for your continued support, its been a busy one, with over 150 events and...
MD Soundbites! New - The power of being able to listen
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Bacteriology
- Important Changes to Age UK Somerset Toenail Cutting Service
- Inclisiran Update
- SFT Onward Referrals and Secondary Care Requests
- Somerset’s Bariatric Surgery Follow Up Guidance
- Southwest Immunisation Clinical Advice & Response Service (ICARS)
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Role of Incentive Schemes in General Practice
- Visa and Sponsorship Licence
Training/Events
- Somerset LMC's 2024 Training Programme Sessions
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts- Assertiveness
And Finally...
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Somerset Primary Care Evening Meeting: CAMHS CEDS training for GPs - 13 Dec, 19.30-21.30 MS Teams
Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC...
MD Soundbites! New - Measuring continuity…. May not be so hard!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
General Practice Provider Board (GPPB) Chair and Review of GPPB
Clinical News/Updates
- Licensing of Anastrozole for Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer
- Important Information for Action Fluenz® Tetra - Vaccine Update
- National Medical Examiner System Roll out in Primary Care Somerset
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Partnership Agreements
- Minor Improvement Grant Expressions of Interest for 2024/25 Being Accepted Now
- Locum GPs Reporting Reduced Opportunities
- BMA GP Committee England's Finance Survey
Training/Events
- IR (ME)R Training
- Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
Resources
- Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Dear Colleagues - You be aware that Carol Hobbs retired from her role as Programme Director for Somerset Training Hub at the end of November 2023, after a...
MD Soundbites! New - 'Private healthcare and the GP kickback'
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
England LMC Conference 2023 Report
The Ever Increasing Short Term Supply Issue of Drugs
Ongoing Shortages of ADHD Medications
GPC Survey for ALL GPs
Safeguarding Concerns and Shared Access
National Presentation on DM in Children
Memory Referrals
getUBetter APP Progress Report
Community Pharmacy - Hypertension Case Finding Briefing
Reminder for 6th December Q&A Session for NHSE Advanced Practice Apprenticeship/Masters Funding 2024
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts...
- Supporting New Fathers
- Digital Health Innovation
And Finally...
- Carol Hobbs' Retirement
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
How to manage yourself and stay resilient through a complaint with Dr Sarah Coope, 30th Jan 13.00, via Zoom - This course has been co-created alongside Dr...
MD Soundbites! New today - 'Sharing the learning'
GPAS (General Practice Alert State) Reminder
eDEC Declaration for Practices
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
IGPM Practice Managers Survey 2023
Webinar - The CQC Single Assessment Framework with Tracy Green Wednesday 13th December 12.30-14.00
Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
First 5 Evening Meeting 7 Dec, 7.30pm via MS Teams - Jenna Clark from Monahans Specialist Medical Accountants is giving a talk titled 'What you need to know...
MD Soundbites! New today 'Please be flexible'
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Patient Access to Records
News from the GPC Chairman Katie Bramall-Stainer
- Accelerated Access
- Physician Associates
- GPC England Committee Pages
- GPCE Newsletter
- Sessional Newsletter
High Risk Child Protection Concerns – NO EHA Form Required!
CSU Childhood Imms Service
Insomnia Referral Changes
Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam
And Finally...
- Medical Member in the Social Entitlement Chamber (SEC)
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - new this week Yeovil Rivers Community Trust
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Fresh looks 2023, Mon 20th Nov-Thurs 23rd Nov, places still available see programme here.
MSc Advanced Practice 2024/25 NHS England funding Q&A - 14 Nov ,...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Onboarding Process for Advice First from Cinapsis Underway Across Somerset
Winter Resilience Payment
Staff Vaccination for Flu
New Medical Certificate of Cause of Death for Statutory Medical Examiner System
New Shingles Programme
Stop Adult Abuse Week 20-24 November 2023 - Safeguarding Yourself and Others
Yeovil and Bridgwater Public Libraries are Offering a Free Low Impact Activity and Movement Session for Patients
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - new this week - Children's Emotional Health and Neurodiversity
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Inhaler Switching - Important message from David Long
Want to know more about NHSE Advanced Practice Apprenticeship/Masters Funding 2024? - Our Advanced...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
DSP Toolkit 2023/24
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Want to Know More About NHSE Advanced Practice Apprenticeship/Masters Funding 2024?
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Top Tips...
- Can be found here. This week...
Shingles Vaccine Technical Guidance
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Access to Records
Somerset Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Dashboard 60% of Practices Now Signed Up
PCSE Seniority Payments Reconciliation Exercise 2023
Staff Contracts and Handbook (updated)
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Next ‘Connecting the Dots’ Meeting, 31st October 2023 1-2 pm via Teams
Feedback Survey - YDH AEC Surgical Telephone Triage and Referral Pilot Study
LMC/STH Lunchtime Webinar Hope and Resilience in General Practice Through Releasing Our Team's Potential
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - new this week - How to Sleep Better
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
3 month supply shortages of ADHD medications
New BMA guidance for sessional GPs
DWP Fit note guidance
National Turnaround Time (TAT) in imaging update
NHS Health Checks
Opportunities with the new Careers Plus programme for nurses working within Primary Care
Safeguarding Lunch & Learn sessions with ICB
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Core Knowledge of Diabetes for HCA's, Health Coaches, Physiotherapists, 18th Oct 8.30-15.30 Taunton Racecourse. places still available, see programme...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
System Issue Affecting Correspondence from Yeovil Hospital (BigHand Dictation Software)
Tellmi - Children & Young People App Commissioned by NHS Somerset
Early Help Assessment Forms (EHA) – PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY
RCGP Green Impact for Health Toolkit Survey - Somerset PCN - Closes 20th October
Strengths Finder Workshop Development Opportunity
Harnessing your Strengths in Times of Uncertainty Workshop
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts- COPD and Health Inequalities
MD Soundbites! - Updated
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Advice and Guidance from Cinapsis and the DPP
District Nurses and Administration of Flu Vaccinations
Somerset Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Dashboard
getUBetter App
CNSGP Indemnity Guidance for General Practice
Somerset New to Practice Programme
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - September/October 2023
Specialist Paramedic Placement Requests - Funded
LMC Buying Group Support for PCNs
Undergraduate GP Placement Survey
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Core Knowledge of Diabetes for HCA's, Health Coaches, Physiotherapists, 18th Oct 8.30-15.30 Taunton Racecourse.
Somerset Primary Care evening meeting: 'HRT...
MD Soundbites! - Updated
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Rebuilding General Practice Press Release
Sexual Safety in Healthcare – Organisational Charter
Somerset’s New Lipid Service
Connecting the Dots (previously known as PC-SC Collaboration Forum)
Nurse Career Plus (places available)
HR Support Adrian Poole of APERS Ltd
Somerset Vaccination Programme
Primary Care Knowledge Services
Parental Leave Webinar Autumn
Somerset Training Hub Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Fellow Vacancy
LMC/STH Lunchtime Webinar Hope and Resilience in General Practice Through Releasing Our Team's Potential
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Diabetes Study Day (18 Oct) - The agenda is now confirmed and on the website . As usual this is a very popular day and was fully booked but we have been...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
GPC News
- Inclisiran
- Free BMA Membership for International Doctors
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
- 2023/24 DDRB recommended pay rise for salaried practice staff
Post-Menopausal Bleeding (PMB) - Self Referral
B12 – Couple of Tips
Practice Centrifuges
Cross-PCN Energy Buying Group Offer
GP Career Plus
Paediatric Coeliac Patients
Paediatric Podcast
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
And finally...
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
PCP Meetings, Following on from Dr Bridget Carne's excellent work we are pleased to say Alex Milliner (Primary Care Practitioner) and Jo Taylor (Nurse...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
NHS England Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Covid Medication Pathway
EMIS Panic Button
Somerset’s Weight Management Service
ECO Flex Forms
Completing DVLA Forms
FCP Roadmap - Paramedics and Physiotherapists - UPDATED GUIDELINES
Supporting Valproate ALL Patients- ACTION by 29th September
The Essential Management of General Practice/Induction for PCN Managers & Staff (including ARRS roles)
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Clean Language workshop 20th September on Zoom: Clean Language offers a set of open questions that can make a difference in conversations with a wide range...
MD Soundbites! - Updated today
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Cinapsis
Sharing Access with External Providers – GREAT CARE NEEDED
Southwest Pathology Services - Paper Lite Helpdesk Update
Somerset Local Medical Benevolent Fund
Safeguarding Lunch & Learn sessions with ICB
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Managing Workload and Taking Time to Reflect on Wellbeing for GP Practices
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Training Hub Fellowship Post
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
First 5, 7th September - A quick reminder that the First 5 group is restarting in September. The meetings will alternate between in person and virtual with...
MD Soundbites! - New
COVID Vaccination Programme Update from the GPC
Referrals Rejected Solely on the Basis of a Lack of Capacity
Completing Palliative Care Mars Chart (Reminder Re Medications)
What Does Good Look Like? Taking Back Control in General Practice LMC Study Day 12th September
Trans & Non-Binary Sexual Health Q&A Event 13th September via Teams
Opportunities with the New Careers Plus Programme for Nurses Working Within Primary Care
Council Run NHS Health Checks Programme
SFT Nurse Legacy Nurses Not to be Confused with Training Hub Legacy Nurses Advert
SIDeR Benefits Workshop 20th September 2023
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
New date added HCA: Venepuncture Training on 5th October at Taunton Racecourse
Core Knowledge of Diabetes on 18th October at Taunton Racecourse, please see...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Shingles vaccination changes: Amendment from last weeks edition
News from the GPC: Pay uplifts
Total Rewards Statement
New Contract Variation
SFT Onward Referrals
Relaunch of Return to Practice Programme
Reminder: For recently CCTed GP trainees to check that they get their back pay
SW CHIS is sending letters to parents/ carers of children born between 1.9.07 - 31.8.08, where there are outstanding immunisations
Women's Health Register of Interested Professionals
Post-Menopausal bleeding
Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) Apprenticeships
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
LMC/STH GP Recruitment Event, Taunton Racecourse Wednesday 6th September: Our latest popular GP recruitment event will be held at 4.30pm on Wednesday 6th...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Covid medication pathway
Updated 2WW Gynaecology pathway
Evidence Based Interventions
Southwest Pathology
National Seasonal Influenza guidance 2023/24
Shingles vaccination changes
BMA - Wellbeing resources
LMC/STH GP Recruitment Event, Taunton Racecourse Wednesday 6th September
Training - Responding to Demand for Access -Creating Positive Patient Experience - Thursday 7th September
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Devon and Somerset LMC General Practice Nurse Professional and Personal Development Conference - 15th September at Canalside, programme can be found...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Enhanced Service Specifications for COVID and Flu for the coming Autumn/Winter 23
LD Annual Health Checks (AHC)
General Practice Responsibility in Responding to Private Healthcare
What Does Good Look Like? Taking Back Control in General Practice LMC Study Day 12th September, Taunton Racecourse
The Meno Series - Menopause Mandate
Specialist NHS Menopause Service in Somerset – GP Feedback Required
Legacy Nurse Vacancy
Training - Responding to Demand for Access -Creating Positive Patient Experience - Thursday 7th September
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
And Finally...
- Fighting for Life - The Twelve Battles that Made Our NHS, and the Struggle for its Future
MD Soundbites!
ICB-Funded Remote GP Sessions
NHS Health Checks New Supplier
NEW Referral Criteria for Somerset’s Tier 3 Weight Management Services and Current Tier 2 Options
Fit Note Update – Opportunity to Influence Change (Important to Paramedics and Allied Health Professionals)
Menopause Support Group for Prescribing Clinicians in Somerset
LMC/STH GP Recruitment Event, Taunton Racecourse Wednesday 6th September
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
The Essential Management of General Practice/Induction for PCN Managers & Staff (including ARRS roles)
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
And Finally...
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
STH/LMC discrimination survey: Following on from the recent survey we want to remind you of the free offer of support for your teams in equality, diversity,...
MD Soundbites!
News from the GPC
- Implementing a Triage System in General Practice
- General Practice Responsibility in Responding to Private Healthcare
- GP Trainee Visa Sponsorship
Skilled Worker Visa (Formerly Tier 2 Visa)
2WW Gynaecology Update
EMIS Issues
Historical Radiology Results from SFT
NHS England National General Practice Improvement Programme
Oral Anxiolytics in MRI Scanning
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Legacy Nurse Vacancy
BMA General Practitioners Committee
BMA Sessional GP Conference 2023 - Friday 22nd September
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PRESCRIBING CLINICIANS IN SOMERSET - These will be informal drop-in sessions where you can ask Dr Juliet Balfour any general...
MD Soundbites!
Somerset GP provider Board Update
All Salaried Practice Staff Pay Uplift
Pharmacist in Training
PC-SC Collaboration Forum
Career Plus
Safer Somerset Partnership (Violence Reduction Unit)
Thrombophilia Screening
Cameron Fund Summer Newsletter
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
and Finally.
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
NEW!! MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PRESCRIBING CLINICIANS IN SOMERSET - These will be informal drop-in sessions where you can ask Dr Juliet Balfour any...
MD Soundbites!
From the GPC: Call to Action for General Practice
NEW Referral Criteria for Somerset’s Tier 3 Weight Management Services and Current Tier 2 Options
Expediting Delayed Ambulances
Child Health Information Services (CHIS)
Message from the Path Lab on Adding Tests
Medicine Supply Issues with GLP1- Receptor Agonists (Semaglutide)
Improving Psychological Support and Transition into Adult Services for Diabetic Teenagers – Study
Responding to Complaints on NHS Choices
New STEP and Possible PPG Input
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Advanced Practitioners - NEW Somerset Training Hub Microsoft Team - A new peer support forum using Microsoft Teams has been created for current and...
MD Soundbites!
Covid Medication Assessment Service
Somerset’s One Website for ALL Referral Pathways and Resources
Amendment to Annual Flu Letter 2023/24 – Addition of Secondary School Children (years 7 to 11)
Bariatric Surgery
A Resource for our International Primary Care Team Members Who are New to Working in the UK
The Somerset Homeless and Rough Sleeper Nursing Service Wins Prestigious NHS Parliamentary Award as NHS Celebrates its 75th Birthday
Advanced Practitioners - NEW Somerset Training Hub Microsoft Team
Are you interested in becoming an Academic Tutor?
And Finally...
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
News from the GPC
Onward Referrals from SFT
Physician Associate Degree Apprenticeships
What Does Good Look Like? Taking Back Control in General Practice LMC Study Day 12th September 2023, Taunton
Improving Radiology Report Communication Short Survey
Bariatric Surgery Survey - please complete
Are You Making the Most of Your LMC Buying Group Membership?
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - Respiratory Diagnostics , 29 June, Walnut Tree Hotel North Petherton
New event added: Practice Nurse: Basic...
Apologies but there was an error in the Somerset LMC Weekly Update sent earlier today. The Men B Catch Up Immunisations information should have read Hep B Catch Up Immunisations
MD Soundbites!
Urgent - Digital Clinical Safety Update
Update EMIS Panic Button Removal
ProActive Physical Activity on Referral Scheme Update
Men B Catch Up Immunisations
Post Mortem Reports and Record of Inquests
Radiation and Non-Medical Referrers
Somerset Urgent Community Response
Bariatric Surgery Survey
Cross Sector Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PRPT)
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
Covid Antivirals
Accelerated Access to Records
Oral anxiolytics in MRI scanning - The Somerset LMC position below has been shared with the Trust
Mar Chart Template Letter
NICE have recently published the following Diagnostics guidance (DG): DG52: Automated ankle brachial pressure index measurement devices to detect peripheral arterial disease in people with leg ulcers – published May 23
Evidence Based Interventions (EBI) – A change to the Funding Application Process
Liver Improvement Project Update
Diagnosis of Myeloma
The Andrology Service
Do you have current spare capacity to take on additional GP doctors in training? Could you benefit from additional funding to increase physical space for GP doctors in training?
TNA Courses/places commencing September 2023
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
Expediting Delayed Ambulances
NHS CHC Fast Track
Update to COVID Antivirals
Adult ADHD Referrals
Semaglutide (Wegovy)
GP in Somerset
Nurse Vacancies/Recruitment
"Oiling the Wheels": A GP Locum Event
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Update from Dr Ian Boyland SGPET Vice Chair - Dear Colleagues - We are pleased to welcome Anne-Marie Young to our education committee. Anne-Marie is an...
MD Soundbites!
EMIS Reverses Panic Button Decision
OpenSAFELY
Weight Management
Veteran Friendly GP Practice Accreditation
Dermatology GPwER – great opportunity!
Adrian Poole, HR & Employment Law Services
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Have you accessed the amazing resource of our Somerset Primary Care Knowledge and Library Specialist? Roxanne Hart is able to help all of your team in so...
MD Soundbites!
Update to COVID Medicines Pathway
Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care - Key Points for GPs!
Results of the Somerset Discrimination and Harassment Survey
COPD in Bridgwater
Add-on Tests and Sample Stability
Succession/Retirement Planning: What to do with your premises?
Weight Management Referrals
Post Mortem Reports
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Practices Sought for Medical Students
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- Measurement of Workload
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
New Depo Provera PGD
SGPET Frailty Study Day on 21st June 2023: Covering Introduction re Frailty, Frailty score, Managing Heart Failure in the Frail...
MD Soundbites!
What Does Good Look Like? Taking Back Control in General Practice LMC Study Day 12th September Taunton Racecourse
Approval of Locum A Forms by Practices
Retinopathy Screening DNA Requests for Information
The Homeless Rough Sleepers Nursing Service
Cancer Services Navigators
Medical Student Examiner Shortage!
When Will One of Our Clinical Colleagues be AI?!
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- Workload Prioritisation
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET Dermatology Study Day, 12th July - We wanted to emphasis this date is not just for GPST1/2 and is open to all clinicians in Primary Care in Somerset,...
MD Soundbites!
Access and the new contract
Weight Management referrals
End of Influenza Season
Communications APP
Improving access to OH assessments for small businesses
Signposting Training
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- “Core” general practice
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Somerset's Discrimination and Harassment Survey and Webinar: On Wednesday 17th May 2023 1-1.45pm, Jon Dolman, Taku Chinomona and Catherine Ievers will...
MD Soundbites!
News from the GPC
Add-on Tests and Sample Stability
Clinical Correspondence Management
Rheumatology SFT Contact Details
Primary Care Mask Guidance
Somerset's Discrimination and Harassment Survey and Webinar
NHSE (HEE) New and Continuing Advanced Practice Funding Offers
Access to Medicine Survey
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- External Un-Resourced Workload
Tops Tips...
- Can be found here. This week...
Friends and Family Data
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Bridgwater Primary Care Group Meeting, 9th May 7.30pm, Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton - Dermatology Professor Alexander Anstey
Urgent Care Study Day,...
MD Soundbites!
Industrial Action
ADHD Referral Pathway Change
General Practice Indemnity
Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
Transforming Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention in Somerset
New Musculoskeletal Personalised Self-Management Tool Launches Across Somerset
School Exemption Letter
SFT Rapid Access Chest Pain Referral Criteria
Somerset Moves Newsletter
Somerset’s Discrimination and Harassment Survey Webinar
Succession/Retirement Planning: What to do with your premises?
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- Measurement of Workload
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Sessional/Locum GP Lunchtime Session: A time to share learning from interesting cases - (Remote via MS Teams), 27th April
SGPET Upcoming Study Days:...
MD Soundbites!
GPC Needs Practices’ Feedback – Evidence of the Negative Impact of Imposed 23/24 Contract Changes
GP Prospective Records Access
Bereavement Services
Adrenaline Auto-Injectors held by Schools
Practice Costing Template
GP Workload Management and Triage Toolkit
Exploring Safe Working in General Practice: How We Triage
April is Stress Awareness Month
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA)
- Waiting Lists
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
UPCOMING SGPET STUDY DAYS We hope that you have all had a great Easter and now spring is properly upon us we can look forwards to the next few months of...
MD Soundbites!
Skilled Worker Visa (Formerly Tier 2 Visa) Application Event
Emergency ICB on call Director
PC-SC Collaboration Forum (NB Early Date)
Clinical Investigation Hub Update
GP in Somerset Filming
Need a New Boiler?
NHSE Funding Available for IP/NMP and GPN Fundamentals for 2023-24
Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event 3rd May at Taunton Racecourse
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) - Top TIps
- Patient Participation Groups (PPG)
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Spirometry Update via Zoom ,13th April - (places available)
Pan Somerset Bi-monthly evening meeting: 'All you need to know about GCA in primary care' -...
MD Soundbites!
Maximising Available Funding for General Practice
Update for the Statutory Phase of the Medical Examiner Service – Delayed!
General Practice Pay Declaration - Guidance from the GPC
Incidentalomas and CxR FU from MPH Emergency Department
General Practice Alert State (GPAS)
Locum Pensions Forms
Flu Review 2022/23
GP in Somerset
Peninsula Medical School Student Placements
Training Courses for Aspiring or Existing Coaches
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) TopTip
- Appointments
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
South West Primary Care Academy upcoming Educational Sessions: Please note these upcoming courses for anyone working in primary care. The courses are from...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
An Introduction to Cross-Functional Leadership / Integrating Perspectives -This introductory session and the following four workshops...
MD Soundbites!
Further Letter to Health Secretary from BMA
Medical Examiner Service Rollout to Primary Care May Be Postponed
Workforce Returns – Please Report all Hours that GPs Work (from the GPC)
New to Partnership Payment Scheme Last Call
PC-SC Collaboration Forum
National Lipid Guidance
Gonorrhoea on the Rise
Nightingale Stock
Top Tips...
Can be found here. This week...
- CQRS reminder
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET (Quick!) Survey about Topics/Meetings for 2023 - We are keen to keep improving what we deliver. We have devised this VERY short...
MD Soundbites!
PCNs as Legal Structures
Free Nightingale Equipment
GPC Letter to Practices
2023/24 GP Contract Update Webinars
Upcoming Mid-Career GP Event | Offering spaces to BSW, Glos, and Somerset 22 March
C the Signs User Survey
The Case for PSA testing in Black Men Primary Care Engagement Event MS teams 5th April 7-8pm
New to Partnership Courses
Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event 3rd May at Taunton Racecourse
How do you set your limits in a limitless system?
Cameron Fund Spring Newsletter
- Annual Review
Top Tips...
Can be found here. Updated item this week...
- Missing Immform Data
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
Guidance for GP Practices and Trainers during Industrial Action
2023/24 GP Contract Update Webinars
Somerset LMCs GP contract 2023/24 Update
Somerset Medical Examiner Service (SMES)
Tier 2 Licences (no apology for being a broken record)
International Medical Doctors Experience Survey Spring 2023
What Does Good Look Like-Taking Back Control in General Practice 12th September Taunton Racecourse
Job Vacancies
All GPs and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
On 3rd March 2023 Dr Kiran Sharrock, Acting Chair of GPC England (GPCE) shared details of the contract changes for 23/24 with all LMCs....
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET (Quick!) Survey about Topics/Meetings for 2023 - We are keen to keep improving what we deliver. We have devised this VERY short...
MD Soundbites!
Junior Doctor Industrial Action Between 0700 13th March- 0700 16th March
Care Home Dashboard
GPs Viewing a Patient after their Death
Improving Communication of Hospital Deaths to Practices
Working with Torture Survivors - an e-learning course for healthcare professionals
Annual Reviews of Dementia Patients on Cholinesterase Inhibitors
New to Partnership Payment Scheme – Please Apply Before 31st March 2023
New to Practice GPN Fellowship Programme
BMA Information for GP Practices
Sessional GP Newsletter February 2023
NHS Pension Update Training
Job Vacancies
Hello from the new LMC Chairman Dr Tim Horlock
MD Soundbites!
Claiming for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
LARC Contract Update from Public Health
Coming soon on GP TEAMNET - Clinical Support Information (CSI) Somerset
Frustrated with referral forms?
GP Evidence
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - January 2023
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
BMA Podcast with which on GP Access and appointment
2023/24 GP contract update webinars (from the GPC)
Quality Improvement Grand Round: 8 March
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET - Mental Health, Urgent Care Emergencies Study Day - 1 March 2023, Taunton Racecourse
Seeing Acute Presentations? -...
MD Soundbites!
The Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record (SIDeR) is our Somerset Shared Care Record Initiative
Chronic Pain
GP Career Plus
Secondary Care-General Practice Collaboration Forum
Quality Improvement Grand Round Presentation 8th March - Upskilling Carers in the Community to Reduce Operational Pressures and Avoid Hospital Admissions
Examiners required for Bristol OSCE's & PMS ISCE's Years 3 & 4 - June & July 2023
Optimising Document Workflow Training
Keeping Somerset Stronger 4 Longer – FREE Webinar
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET AGM Thurs 2 March 2023,10.30am, LMC Office ,Taunton, if you do not attend regular SGPET meetings but would like to attend the...
MD Soundbites!
Somerset Urgent Community Response Service (UCR)
Update on the Digital Firearms Flag
Unexpected Clotting Blood Rests - Haematology Specialist Tips
EMIS WEB – QRISK Reminder
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
New SGPET Membership Levy 2023/24: Practices will have received communication from SGPET on a new Levy system for funding membership...
MD Soundbites!
GPC England Reject 'Unsafe and Insulting’ Contract Offer
Emergency ENT Referrals
Junior Doctors Ballot on Strike Action - Guidance for GP Trainees from the BMA
Visa and Sponsorship Support FAQs
New SGPET Membership Levy 2023/4
Support for Educational Supervisors of AHPs
Expressions of Interest Invited for Application for HEE Funding for Advanced Practice Development
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Do you need refreshing on end of life care, or just need to have a ready reference to help? If so we'd like to remind you of Somerset...
Letter from Dr Karen Sylvester LMC Chairman
MD Soundbites!
GP-Secondary Care Collaboration Group (from Dr Andrea Trill SFT)
Statutory Requirements for Doctors Completing the MCCD
Update on the Digital Firearms Flag
21/22 GP Pensions End of Year Assessments
Health Education England Education Contract (from GPC)
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Shortage of Medical Student Placements
Library Services for Everyone Working in Primary Care
100Fold CIC: Lunch is on us! Join a Lunch & Learn and Book Locums from the Flexible Staff Pool
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
NEW SGPET MEMBERSHIP LEVY 2023/24 - In regard to this new system, we have been approached by a PCN asking if payment can be made by...
MD Soundbites (including this week the General Practice Alert System Report)
Medics Money GP Partnership Course - for GP Partners by GP Partners
Financial Support for Families with a Known Social Worker
GP Practice - Secondary Care Collaboration Forum
Menopause in the Workplace Webinar 2.2.23: Practice Managers - Can you Afford to Miss this Meeting?!
Safe Surgeries Programme
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Somerset Community Pain Service and the Rheumatology: The team have teamed up to provide general practice in Somerset with some...
MD Soundbites!
Primary Care Improvement Scheme (PCIS) Amendments – Childhood Immunisations and Vaccinations
Opiates
Microalbumin Samples (plea from the Lab)
Somerset End Stage Heart Failure Guideline
Anaemia in Pregnancy
LARC Contract
Occupational Health Assessments
Preparing for Upcoming Funding for Advanced Practice
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
New to Practice GP Nurse (GPN) Fellowship: Alison Williams has been overseeing the New to Practice GP...
MD Soundbites!
Anaemia in Pregnancy
ARRS Roles (Digital Transformation Lead and GP Assistant) - new pay codes
General Practice Workforce Engagement
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Health Education England Apprenticeship Events
Job Vacancies
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you at education events in the New Year!
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Leadership Study Day...
MD Soundbites!
Medicine supply issues and use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) - NHS Digital
HandiPaed App
qFit and T-quest
Health Visitors Urgent line and CHAT Health
Queries about Roadmaps to Practice or ACP educational and clinical supervision issues in practice?
DBS Eligibility Tool
Somerset Training Hub Programme Manager
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
A reminder that there is Library & Knowledge Service provision to support your evidence needs, for employees and students working in...
MD Soundbites!
GPC News (Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism & Pooled Code Practices Warned to Check for Significant Reimbursement Shortfalls)
Practice Posters
Tier 2 Sponsorship Again!
Update Regarding CQC Requirements for Paramedics Working in Primary Care
Behaviour Therapy Insomnia (CBTi) via Sleepstation
Somerset CQC Inspectors
The Claire Wand Fund
Job Vacancies
MD Soundbites!
News from the GPC
Accelerated Citizen Access to GP Records - Mass Roll-out Halted (England)
qFIT Samples; A Plea from the Lab
New Prehabilitation Service for Somerset’s Cancer Patients in January 2023
Somerset Emotional Logic Tier 1
Working at Scale: A Practical Leadership Skills Programme for Primary Care Network Managers 2023
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Study Days 2023 - Leadership Study and Women's Health Study Days, Before we know it, the New Year will be upon us. This is just...
MD Soundbites!
News from the GPC
Somerset Urgent Community Response Service - providing a 2-hour response for urgent care at home
Support for our Military Community
Metabolic Health Guide
Paramedics in General Practice Guidance
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Career coaching - These are opportunities to free coaching services. If you do try any of these services, please feedback to...
MD Soundbites!
Enhanced Access
Safe Working in General Practice
Shared Care Dementia Protocol
Patient Access to FBCs
Reminder - GMS Core Contract Requirements
Freedom of Information (FOI) Request
New to Partnership Payment Scheme
Roadmap Supervisors for First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Care Practitioners
Being CQC Ready Online Training
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Somerset have funded places for the next cohort of the CARE Programme. CARE is open to all primary care colleagues, both clinical and...
MD Soundbites!! (Access to Health Records & Future of General Practice)
Somerset LPC/LMC Joint Update
Acronym “BAME - Black/Asian/Minority Ethnic” Change
Extended Access Reporting
Dr Paul Hynam Newly Elected GPC Representative for Devon and Somerset
UWE Independent Supplementary Prescribing (NMP) Programme
Free Webinar Successful Succession - Insights for Effective Planning 23 November 2022 12-1pm
Free Webinar - Partnership or Salaried; A New Option for Primary Care Business 16 November 1-2pm
Top Tips...
Can be found here. New item this week
- ImmForm data
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2022 - Updated programme, places still available
Roadmap Supervision Training: A reminder to all those who are planning...
GP Concerns Over 2WW Delays
Reducing Violence Against Staff Communications Toolkit
Get Veteran Friendly Accredited this Remembrance Day
Tier 2 Sponsorship-GP Partnership
Legal Requirements for the Registration of Trusts in General Practice
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
And Finally
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Events: Since returning to face to face meetings we are getting a number of practice staff who DNA, while we have introduced a...
Future of General Practice
Guidance on Patient Access to Records from 1 November
Letter from GP for Travel with Medication
New Surgical Decision Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital
Estates Survey
Supporting Early Discharge of Patients Following Hip and Knee Surgery
SGPET Events
Webinar - Partnership or Salaried; A New Option for Primary Care Business
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Pan Somerset Bi-monthly evening meeting: Monkeypox/TB/Measles (remote via MS Teams), 26 Oct 19.30-21.30
South Somerset Primary Care...
GP Practice Statistics for Social Media
PCIS Uplift
Postal Strikes and FITs from the Colorectal Hub
Revised MIU Opening Times
First Contact Physiotherapy GP Resources
The SPS Primary Care Medicines Advice Service
Covid Vaccination - Allergy Pathway
Wanted! Critical Thinkers from GP Community
Practice and PCN Finances and HR Considerations
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Introducing the Martyn Hughes Prize Awards for Innovation in Education. Have you got an idea for an education session? As you are all...
MD Reflections – After a Proper Week!
BMA Guidance on Safe Working in General Practice
Guide for Future Access to Records
Proposed Repeal of the IR35 Tax Reforms
Statutory Medical Examiner System Update (SMES)
Message to Practice Managers from the BMA - Survey on How Inflation and Energy Costs are Impacting your Practice
Introducing the Dr Martyn Hughes Prize Awards for Innovation in Education
Compassionate Leadership for Practice Managers in the NHS - Course Invite
Music Video - A Tribute to the NHS
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Pan Somerset Evening Meeting 26 Oct, Monkey Pox and TB/Measles. Speaker, Bayad Nozad 19.30-21.30 via Zoom
Fresh Looks 2022...
Filling Big Shoes!
Somerset Practices Tier 2 Sponsorship Licences
Suicide Prevention - Priorities in the Next Decade – Lunchtime Webinar
GPC Survey on How Inflation and Energy Costs are Impacting your Practice
qFIT – Unsuitable Samples
Salaried and Locum GP Pay Survey
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - September 2022
SFT Lead for Clinical and Communication Skills, Peninsula Medical School
Top Tips...
Can be found here. Immediately Necessary - Seasonal Influenza Recording
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
FRESH LOOKS 2022, 14-17 Nov, See full programme HERE . Places still available, we do encourage people to attend in person if you can....
Supporting General Practice, Primary Care Networks and their Teams through Winter and Beyond 26/9/22
Open Letter to Thérèse Coffey
The Future of Out of Hour Services in Somerset
Ukraine Tuberculosis Cases
119
Flu Vaccinations
Failure to Analyse HbA1c
Introducing the Dr Martyn Hughes Prize Awards for Innovation in Education
Salaried GP Contracts
Parental Leave Workshops & Webinar
PCSE Webinars on Pensions Changes
Special Allocation Service
Somerset LMC/STH Workforce Webinar Thursday 6th October 13.00-14.00 – What is an FCP, how is it different to an ACP – what are the routes to become an FCP
Top Tips...
Can be found here. New item this week is: - Enhanced Access – Appointment Mapping for GPAD
GPwER in Gastroenterology MPH: Looking for a portfolio career and have an interest in Gastroenterology? Full detail here.
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Respiratory Study Day, Wed 28th Sept (In Person) at Taunton Raccourse, places still available
SGPET Website User...
General Practice Provider Board (GPPB) Membership: Letter from Dr Berge Balian GP Board Chairman - Please Read
Temazepam Shortage
NHS Pension Member Contribution Rate Changes as of 1st October 2022
Change to B12 Reference Ranges
Discrimination and Harassment Survey
Eating Disorder Learning
Change in Guidance to Recognition and Management of Eating Disorders in Medical Emergencies
Release of the GPN Ten Point Plan Evaluation on NHS Futures Platform
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET New Study Day dates 2023, now available to book via our website
Leadership, being an enabler - 18 Jan 2023
Mental Health,...
News from the GPC
Prospective/Future Access to Online Records - Managing Data Quality
Public Health Nursing Team Contacts
GP Career Plus
Finance and HR Update for Somerset Practices
Webinar Thursday 6th October 13.00-14.00 – What is an FCP, how is it different to an ACP – what are the routes to become an FCP
Postponed: Free Legal Surgery Sessions with Veale Wasbrough Vizards 21st September at the Somerset LMC Office – this will be rescheduled soon
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Events Cancellation Charge - Due to costs increasing, and many bookings sadly not being utilised, we are from September...
Dermatology 2 Week Waits delay
August 2022 LMC Meeting with the Somerset’s New Acting Senior Coroner, Samantha March
DHSC Medicine Supply Tool
‘Smokefreelife’ Somerset
Rising Energy Costs
Nursing Associates
Medical Students (from Dr Andrea Trill at Somerset Foundation Trust)
Parental Leave Workshops & Webinar
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
DRE Training - Please see here all dates and Comms for background information about this training which is aimed at GPs wishing to...
Practices to Focus and Reflect on Wellbeing - 9 September
News from the GPC
GP ‘bureaucracy busting concordat’
Dentistry Issues
Deceased Patient Notes
Discrimination and Harassment Survey
Lunchtime Webinars - Preparing for Prospective (Future) Record Access
Free Legal Surgery Sessions with Veale Wasbrough Vizards 21st September
And Finally.....
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Study Days for the multi-professional primary care team - At the Respiratory Study day there is now going to be a morning event...
Flu Immunisation for General Practice Staff
Amendment - Seasonal Influenza 2022/23 Sign Up
Plan for COVID-19 Testing
Somerset Post COVID Assessment Service
Community Pharmacy and “Out of Stock” Prescription Items
Dental Access Services
Paramedics in Primary Care
Lunchtime Webinar What is an FCP, how is it different to an ACP – what are the routes to become an FCP
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Roadmap Supervisers Courses
MDT Clinical Supervision Course: If you are working in Primary Care and providing support or clinical...
GPC Action Over Practice Incomes
COVID Clinical Assessment Service (CCAS)
Patient Lists
Seasonal Influenza Specifications 2022/23 and Sign Up
Message from Somerset NHS FT; Endocrinology A&G Service
Primary Care Network District Nursing Hubs & Spokes Contacts and T-Quest Requests
Serum Samples in Warm Weather (message from the Lab)
ECP Employer Guidance
Parental Workshops Save the Dates
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Study Days for the multi-professional primary care team
Primary Care is an increasingly multi-professional area as more...
Medical Directors, Somerset LMC
Impact of Inflation on Practice Income
Somerset GP Practice statistics for June 2022
Child Health Information Services (CHIS)
New Child Protection Medical Pathway
GP in Somerset Blogs
#AskAboutAsthma 2022 - Healthy London Partnership
An introduction to outdoor coaching (Wednesday 21st September 13.30-16.30, Quaker House, Bath Place, Taunton)
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Respiratory Study Day 28th Sept 2022 , Taunton Racecourse, further details added to the website, places still available to...
Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines 2022-23 Season - Additional Doses Available
Group A Strep & Chickenpox
Chronic Fatigue in Children and Long Covid
IGPM Accreditation for Practice Managers
GP Recruitment Event 7th September at Dillington House for GPs & GPST3s
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
NEW SGPET DATES ADDED!
Multi-professional educational supervision in primary care- Introduction to WBPA roadmap tools and level 7...
Seasonal Influenza Eligible Cohorts and Reimbursements
DVLA Changes
MSK Service
IT Training for GP Practices
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast – Ep. 79 – Communication and Wellbeing
GP Recruitment Event 7th September at Dillington House
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
For anyone looking to develop their research and development skills for Advanced Practice certification: Developing a research skilled...
Rise in GP Appointments
Sample Quality in Hot Weather – Potential for Pseudohypokalaemia
Dementia Shared Care Agreement
Responsibility for Prescribing between Primary and Secondary Care
Edoxaban
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021
District Neighbourhood Service Leads
Arden's CQC and Business Rules
GP Digital Lab
Free Legal Surgery Sessions with Veale Wasbrough Vizards 21st September
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Managing the Patient with Heart Failure - 29th Sept, St Margarets Hospice
'There is now a dedicated email address for library users...
2WW Haematology Referrals SFT only from 24th July
Temporary Haematology Service Move from Yeovil Hospital to Musgrove Park Hospital
Potential Problem Affecting Bloods Taken During a Server Switch on the 22nd June
Rebuild General Practice
NHS Contract News Brochure
Enhanced Access to General Practice services through the Network Contract DES - FAQs July 2022
Fit Notes
Letter from GP for Travel with Medication
Minehead GP Practice in Somerset Becomes the First Employee-Owned Trust in the Country with a John Lewis Style Employee Partnership
Referrals to the Somerset Colleague Support Line
Reinvigorating GP Careers Portfolio Showcase
GP Recruitment Event 7th September at Dillington House
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Wednesday 3rd August, the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) will be hosting an hour-long webinar sharing details of work being...
NHS England Performance Review Process
Potential Large Tax Bulls on GP Pension value “growth”
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Laboratory Tests from Merged Practices (a plea from the Lab)
CQC Consultation
Hospital@Home
Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities – End of Year Performance
Linking up our General Practice Paramedics
Somerset's Emotional and Mental Health Route Map
Young Somerset
Somerset Big Tent
GP Teaching Opportunities (Kath Speller writes)
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Become an SGPET Educator! - Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding portfolio career in Primary Care? In that case, education...
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group
Update to fit note guidance
GP Appraisal Change
Fees calculator
Medical Certificate of Cause of Death
Access to patient records through the NHS APP
Emotional Logic
Employee Assistance Programme
Somerset Independent Plus
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Care - Helpful Resources from Dr Sarah Temple, including her book 'all emotions...
Fit Notes
Accelerated Access to Patient Records
Annual Health Checks to Patients Aged 14 Years or Over on the Learning Disabilities Register
Sleepstation
QOF Payments Relating to Childhood Immunisations and Vaccinations
QOF Achievement Adjustment from PCSE
Tier 2 Sponsorship
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
BP@Home to Case Find Hypertension - Updated Survey Link
Art of Resilience Masterclass for the Military Community Relaunch
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Yeovil GP Update this week 20 - 22 June, full programme here places still available
First Contact Practitioner Portfolio Support...
LMC Medical Director Role
Re-Instatement of the Shared Care Protocol 2018 for Prescribing Dementia Drugs
The Mental Health Team
Reducing Barriers to Cancer Presentations’ Campaign
BP@Home to Case Find Hypertension
SEW Podcast – Episode 75 – The Divided Brain
Primary Care Apprenticeship Webinar
Coaching Offers
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET MSK Study Day, Wed 15th June 2022, Taunton Racecourse 10.30am - Places still available, see programme here
Please Note...
AHPs Interpreting Blood Results
Prostap
Somerset LMC Roadshow on the PCN DES Enhanced Access Wednesday 29th June at 19.00, Holiday Inn, Taunton
IGPM Webinar
The Claire Wand Fund
Rebuild General Practice Parliamentary Drop-In Event
Top Tips...
Can be found here. New item this week is:
- Frailty
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET/ST3 MSK Study Day, Wed 15 June 2022, Taunton Racecourse or Zoom, PLACES STILL AVAILABLE - MPH Orthopaedic Department delivering...
LMC Medical Director Role
Somerset LMC Roadshow on the PCN DES Enhanced Access Wednesday 29th June at 19.00, Holiday Inn, Taunton
Somerset Library Community Hypertension & Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening
GP Training Needs Reform: The Status Quo Isn't Working for Anyone
CQC Searches
From Reception to Active Signposting Training Webinar Tuesday 14th June 13.00-16.00
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET MSK Study Day, 15 June 2022, Taunton Raceourse or Zoom, PLACES STILL AVAILABLE - MPH Orthopaedic Department delivering sessions...
Somerset General Practice Provider Board Update from Dr Berge Balian Chairman
Somerset General Practice Provider Board Terms of Reference
Somerset Community Pain Management Service Pathway Change
Delayed Contractual Changes for Deceased Patient Records
Improvements to Benefit Eligibility at the End of Life
Somerset GP Community Pharmacy Consultation Service Toolkit
CPI Modeller for GP Pension Scheme
Group GP Coaching Maternity Course
My Planned Care Website
GPN Career Plus
Navigating the GP Tier 2 Sponsorship Process Webinar
Update on Laboratory Supply Issues for Ferritin Reagent
Oramorph
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET MSK Study Day - 15 June Taunton Racecourse or via Zoom
Long Covid Speciality Webinar - Pulmonary Rehab on 13th July via...
Ambulance Wait Times
LMC General Queries
Weight Management Service MPH
Mental Health Training Offer Page on Healthy Somerset
Domestic Abuse Training Resources - Feedback Required
BP@Home
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GP
LMC/STH Lunchtime Workforce Webinar - Growing Pharmacy Roles to Support Primary Care in Somerset - 26th May
GP Forum Study Days - Bristol/Gloucester Area
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2022, Mon 14 Nov-Thurs 17 Nov, we are pleased to say these dates are now bookable via our website. The four day event...
Protocol Update from South West Pathology Services Re Abnormal Results
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Supply
Tier 2 Sponsorship
Is your Practice Agreement Up to Date?
Ukrainian Translated GMS1 Registration Form
GPFR Pilot
LMC/STH Lunchtime Workforce Webinar - Growing Pharmacy Roles to Support Primary Care in Somerset 26th May 13.00
Greener Practice Bristol & Bath (GrPB)
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Webinar on 26 May: Growing Pharmacy Roles to Support Primary Care in Somerset.
Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) Event - Specifically...
Dr Helen Cotton
Somerset and North Somerset Registration Service
Patient access to GP-held records
HRT review - testosterone
Somerset Menopause Clinic
Respiratory Nurse Advisor (from David Long)
Liberty Protection Safeguards Leaflet
Welcome to General Practice event 19th of May 2022
Making Meetings more Successful
Job Vacancies
Top Tips...
- Ukranian Refugee support and Helpline posters
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Somerset Thank You from Dr Martyn Hughes
SGPET Website User Guidance
NHS Primary Care Bulletin
The Health and Care...
Somerset Thank You from Dr Martyn Hughes
Paediatric Suspected Sepsis
Rebuild General Practice
National Flu Immunisation Programme 2022/23
Visual Guide to Vaccines - Spring 2022 UKHSA (Previously PHE)
Revised EDRF Notification & Coronial Reporting Information (With Flowchart)
Community Dermatology Service
TNA Event Reminder 12th May on Zoom 13.00-15.00
LMC/STH Lunchtime Workforce Webinar - Growing Pharmacy Roles to Support Primary Care in Somerset 26th May 13.00-14.00 - book here
Trainee Specialist Paramedic Placements Request
Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Primary Care Survey
Veale Wasbrough Vizards Partnership Agreement Update Webinar 7th June - Open to All
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Martyn Hughes Retirement Celebration - You will no doubt have heard that Dr Martyn Hughes retired from his role as Clinical Lead for...
Referral Query and Advice line for ADHD and Autism Assessment
New Menopause Service for Somerset
Somerset Medical Examiner Service Community Roll Out
GP Career Plus
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Building Your Primary Care Multidisciplinary Team: Paramedics
Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring
Introduction into Coaching for Managers and Team Leaders
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Message from Vice Chair, Dr Ian Boyland - I hope you've all had a great Easter. Looking ahead on the SGPET calendar we have the...
PCN DES Discussions
GPC Contract Webinar 22/23
Improvements to Benefit Eligibility at the End of Life
DWP Change to Fit Note – from 6 April 2022
Ukranians Arriving in the UK
Mindline and Crisis Safe Space
MSK Physiotherapy and Podiatry Telephone Numbers
Earlier Diagnosis of Leukaemia in Community Settings Webinar 27th April 7pm
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Membership 2022/2023 You will be aware that we are in a new membership year, if you are planning to re-join the Trust can we ask...
2022/23 for the Network Contract DES
Who Can Get a Free NHS COVID-19 Test
Gender Incongruence in Primary Care and Statement on Commissioning
Gender Identity Toolkit
Global Manufacturer Raw Material Issues Affecting Test Reagents – Update for Ferritin, Transferrin and IgA
Ardens Starter and Ardens Manager (3 year Licence)
Invite to the South West Practice Nursing Celebration and Awards 27th April
SGPET Membership
Calling All Prescribing Leads
GP Recruitment Event 11th May at Taunton Racecourse
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Chronic Disease Study Day, Wed 7 April 2022- Places still available either in person at Taunton Racecourse or via Zoom.
Yeovil...
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service – Contract Specification 2022/23 – PCN Requirements and Entitlements
Elections for Somerset Local Medical Committee
OPEL Reporting
GP Contract Changes Guidance
Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Changes from 24/3/22
Ferritin SFT Biochemist Writes
Friends and Family Test
Follow-Up of Patients Receiving Private Care
Autism and ADHD Update Referral
Opportunities for Teaching with Peninsula Medical School
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Most of you will have heard by now that Barry Moyse the LMC's Medical Director very sadly died suddenly on March 11th. A good number...
QOF Payments Linked to the Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation Program
Rebuild General Practice
Waiting Lists
Global Manufacturer Raw Material Issues Affecting Test Reagents- Ferritin and Transferrin Saturations Test and 2WWs
BMA Successfully Challenges Threatening Letters from Solicitors
Consultation-Review of Current GP Representative Structure from the Chair of GPDF
Tier 2 Sponsorship
GP Recruitment Event 11th May at Taunton Racecourse
South West Primary Care Academy Practice Managers Conference 2022 27th April
Job Vacancies
Top Tips...
- Population Manager QOF v46 (Release 1.3)
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Membership 2022/2023 - Our new membership year will start on the 1 April 2022, please find full details of costs and application...
A tribute to Barry
Access to Records Important Update
Pneumococcal Vaccine Claims
Trauma Informed Chaperone Policy
Correction to last week’s article 11.03.22 - QOF Payments Linked to the Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation Program
Imminent Changes to the Completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)
Oximetry@Home and Covid-19 Antivirals (CMDU) Services
All Things Bright and Beautiful LMC Calendar
Job Vacancies
Top Tips...
- Shingles
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Website - You may have noticed changes with our website. This is currently undergoing a new look and update. This is an...
GP Contract 22/23 – Guidance for Practices
Safe Working in General Practice
QOF Payments Linked to the Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation Program
Online Death Certification: Volunteer request from Dr Steve Gardiner
Open Mental Health (OMH) is Not for Somerset Talking Therapies Referrals
Retirement Celebration
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Retirement Celebration - You will no doubt have heard that Dr Martyn Hughes retired from his role as Clinical Lead for Somerset...
General Practice Contract Arrangements 2022/23
Letter to Ukrainian Health and Care Staff
BMA Letter - Urgent Call for Critical Medical Supplies in the Ukraine
Cyber Security
Two Week Wait Breast Service Delays at SFT
No Jab No Job Policy Abandoned
Reimbursable Vaccines and Eligible Cohorts for the 2022/23 NHS Seasonal Influenza (flu) Vaccination Programme Guidance
Check your NHS Pension Scheme Protection
New Documents on PSU Area of LMC Website
Reporting Problems to the LMC
EMIS Email Issue
Homeless and Rough Sleeper Nursing Service
Save the Date - South West Primary Care Academy Practice Managers Conference on 27th April 2022
Lipid Pathway Fellowship Vacancies
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Letter to Ukrainian Health and Care Staff
Friday Forum - 4th March 09:30 - 12:30 - 'Working With Trauma' workshop where Dr Erika...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
South West Faculty for Advancing Practice
Advanced Practice Scoping Webinar: Thank you to all who attended scoping webinar on the 4th...
GPC England calls for negotiations on a new GP Contract
New to Partnership Payment Scheme Evaluation
Arrangements for Death Registration - From The General Register Office
LMC Elections 2022
Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection, confirmed as taking place on Thursday 17 March 2022
Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring
Job Vacancies
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
South Somerset Group - Evening Meeting - 1 March 2022, We are pleased to welcome back face to face evening meetings with the South...
Antivaxxer Legal Papers “Served” on Practices
GP Win10 Upgrade No Unsupported Software
Flu Data Direct from NIVS (National Immunisation & Vaccination System)
Some Rationalisation of 2WW Colorectal Bloods
UKHSA SW Press Release - Around 1:10 Children Starting School in the Region at Risk of Measles
After Lockdown Child Mental Health Problems
NHSEi PCN and Practice Manager Development Survey and Teams Workshop Events
Job Vacancies
Top Tips...
- Vaccinations & Immunisations - QOF
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Acute Presentations Study Day, 23 March, Monks Yard - for paramedics, nurses, physicians assistants, pharmacists, or anyone else...
Covid Vaccination Programme
Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD)
Mandatory Vaccine Update Guidance Our legal advisor sounds a note of caution
Take Care During Physical Examination
GP Appointment Figures
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) From Somerset Pathology Services
From Somerset Pathology Services #2 Haemochromatosis (HFE) Genetics
ORCHA - Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications
VAT Update for PCNs
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs (20th February Closing Date for April Cohort)
TNA Apprenticeship Programme Apr 2022 - Closing date for Applications 14th Feb 2022
Free Remote Legal Surgery Sessions for Somerset Practices with Veale Wasbrough Vizards 10th February – book your 1-2-1 session here
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Dr Martyn Hughes Retirement As many of you know, Dr Martyn Hughes officially retires from his work with the Somerset training hub at...
Respiratory Protective Equipment, Risk Assessments, and Provision of Respirators
ERS Referral to Weston Hospital
Death Certificates
New CCG Contact for C the Signs
A Reminder About Direct Access ODG for Suspected Upper GI Cancer for MPH Facing Practices
Perfect Weekend?
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021
Stakeholder Briefing: Care Quality Commission acknowledges significant improvements in Devon and Somerset integrated urgent care services
Educational Facilitation Skills Course for Primary and Community Care Educators – Managing Groups and Presentation Skills
An Afternoon with Dr Lucy Pollock
"Would You Like Support in your Job to Thrive Not Just Survive"
POSTPONED! - STH Workforce Webinar: Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care – follow on webinar Thursday 3rd February 13:00-14:00
And Finally
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Lipid Mangement - Would you like to improve your knowledge around lipid management? If so, we recommend you check out this webpage...
Infection Protection & Control Guidance Remains in Primary Care Settings
Important - tQuest/Ordercomms Requests for Community Nursing Staff to Take Samples
MSK Physio Booking Office at SFT
Somerset Physical Activity on Referral Scheme Consultation Event for Health Professionals/Referrers
National Cleaning Standards 2021
NHS Pensions Type 2 Medical Practitioner Self Assessment of Tiered Contributions 20/21
GP Appraiser Recruitment
Free Legal Surgery Sessions with Veale Wasbrough Vizards 10th February
No Jab, No Job – Vaccine Requirements for Somerset Practice Staff Q&A Session - 27th January
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Childrens Safeguarding ICON Training - Somerset is shortly to roll out ICON which is a programme to help parents cope with crying in...
Recording Abuse of Primary Care
Home Safety Visits & Partnership with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue
COVID-19 Flow of Self-Reported Lateral Flow Device Test Results to GP Records
Are You A New Partner or Looking to Become One?
No Jab, No Job Online Q&A with Adrian Poole
Student Nurses & Training Nursing Associate Placements in Practice or PCNs
Paediatric Pulse Oximeters
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – Practice Referral Toolkit
LMC/STH Lunchtime Workforce Webinar 3rd February - What You Need to Know About Advanced Practice in Primary Care
Book Club
Long Covid - GP Questionnaire
Safer Somerset Partnership and Domestic Abuse Newsletter - Winter edition
And Finally
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET AGM Wednesday 26th Jan 2022 at 7.30pm via zoom, if you do not attend regular SGPET meetings but would like to attend the AGM,...
No Jab, No Job
Home Oximetry Referral Criteria Change
Recording Overseas Vaccinations in the National Booking Service
Somerset Leads the Way on Boosters
Coronavirus Act Easements
Death of Patients in England Who Registered for the Data Opt-Out
Vit B12 Prescribing - from November's PAMM
Inclisiran Position Statement
Camp Fires & Company
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
SGPET Cancers Study Day, Wed 19 January. Programme details now on the website . Regrettably we have made...
Level 4 Major Incident
Local COVID-19 Medicine Delivery Units (CMDUs)
Paperwork Reduction: SELF-CERTIFICATION NOW FOR 28 DAYS
BMA RCGP Guidance on Work Priority During Booster Campaign
GP Staff Can Now Use SFT Covid Testing Facilities
Referrals Through GP CPCS
Inhaled Budesonide in Covid
C The Signs Patient Consent to Data Upload
NHS Safeguarding Learning Together Week – 17th -21st January 2022 12pm-1pm
Information for Somerset Practices Referring Patients to NBT on a Breast 2WW Pathway
And Finally… Nurses and Doctors Remain Most Trusted
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
The SGPET/STH team would like to wish you all the best for this festive season and thank you for your continuing support of our...
National Call to Action
Update on Proof of Vaccination for 12-16s
Travel - Confirmation of Recovery Status from Covid
GPs & Practice Staff No Longer Need to Isolate after Close Contact with a Proven or Suspected Omicron Case
Vaccine Requirements in Practices
New to Partnership Payment Scheme Extended
LARC
Patients with Call Blockers on Telephones
Trainee Nurse Associate Programme
Student Nurse & Trainee Nurse Associate Placements in Practice or PCNs
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Long Covid Speciality Webinar (SW Cardiovascular Respiratory & Diabetes Clinical Network) - Supporting Primary Care with Long Covid...
Message from Dr Martyn Hughes, Somerset Training Hub (STH)
Covid Recovery Certificates for under 16s
Letter re temporary GP contract changes to support COVID-19 vaccination programme
EMIS Seasonal Flu Data Issues
Influenza is now circulating with outbreaks reported & some hospital admissions
Community Pharmacy Consultation Service
National Primary Care Coaching - Looking After You - Comms Toolkit
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
GP Placements for Year 3 Medical Students - Now a Chance to Host A Medical Student Less Onerously for More Reward
Job Vacancies
And finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Message from Dr Martyn Hughes, Somerset Training Hub, STH. At the end of November I stepped down from my work with Somerset Training...
Every Storm Runs Out of Rain - A Letter from LMC Chair Dr Karen Sylvester
New Combined Trust CEO Supports General Practice
New NHS CEO Praises Primary Care
GP SITREP Thursday
The Changes in Regard to Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2
COVID Vaccination & Pregnancy
Urgent Direct Access OGD for Patients At Risk of Cancer: wef 6/12/21 GPs Can Request an Urgent OGD at Musgrove Park Hospital Directly From C the Signs
Request for Help Redesigning USS Pathways
PCN Group Coaching Offer
A Chance for Lead Nurses & GPNs: a free virtual Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors’ session
Somerset Big Tent - Find the Right Mental Health Support for Young People
And finally…Omicron
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Next SGPET Study Day- Wed 19 Jan 2022, Cancers. This can be attend via Zoom or in person.
PCN GROUP COACHING OFFER The ICS has...
Access to Records Programme Postponed
The 100Fold Community Interest Company (CIC) Housebound Vaccination Programme
Care Home Blood Bottle Supplies
Mental Health Crisis Centres
DAMN eRD Again
Update on Rotavirus Vaccination and SCID Newborn Bloodspot Screening
Safe Lives Domestic Abuse Research Project
Study on Job Crafting and Flexible Working in General Practice
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Primary Care and the Digital Weight Management Programme in the South West - Please see here a flyer for the South West DWMP webinar...
Dr Farah Jameel Elected Chair of BMA GP Committee
Pay Declaration Delayed
Covid Vaccination & Care Homes
UK Health Security Agency (previously PHE) Flu Vaccine Update
Jeremy Hunt to Lead (Another) Review of the Partnership Model
C the Signs Referral Forms
Primary Care & the Digital Weight Management Programme in the South West
Primary Care Apprentices
Somerset New to Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
NHS England Webinars: Getting ready for patients to have access to their future data
And Finally...
Job Vacancies
BMA Webinar - The Health and Care Bill
Changes to CCG Safeguarding Team
Reading Well
Free UWE Places
King’s College London Brief Survey into the Management of IBS in Primary Care
LMC Office Closure Wednesday 17th November
Some Good News: RSV Surge
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Managing Pain- As we know, chronic/persistent pain is extremely common, occurring in up to 1/3 of UK adults. The causes of pain are...
BMA to Undertake an Indicative Ballot of Practices on Potential Action
Practice Update on the Somerset GP Provider Board and the ICS
Firearms Licensing
Onward Referrals
What the NHSEI Package Means for General Practice
NHS Covid Pass: Medical Exemptions
Colorectal Referral Hub
The NHS Pension Scheme as a Sessional GP
Autism & ADHD
PGD Notice Board Update for Hep A, Hep A/B, Hep B & Low-dose Diphtheria, Tetanus and Inactivated
Episode 53 of the free Somerset Emotional Wellbeing podcast, Happiness, is out now!
And Finally......
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2021 Programme
MDI Information - Planetary and human health are intrinsically linked. The health service is committed to...
Response to NHSEI Plan to Improve Patient Access & Support Practices - An Important Letter Sent To All GPs & Practice Managers From The Chair of Somerset LMC
LMC Response to GPC Request for Information
Letter of Support and Appreciation from Yeovil District Hospital
LMC Buying Group Flu 22-23
Hospice Services Mythbusters from Dr Kate Shorthose
NHSEI Pension Response Project Seminars
How to Recognise Victims of Domestic Abuse & Modern Slavery
Safer Somerset & Domestic Abuse Newsletter Autumn
BMA GP Trainee Committee Survey
Emotional Wellbeing Survey
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2021, Mon 22 Nov - Thurs 24 Nov Please find topics confirmed here.
Library Services Survey - This survey takes less than...
Update on NHS Pressures
Practice Situation Report - A Thank You from the LMC
Flu Vaccination Guidance on Accessing Centrally Supplied Flu Stock
Primary Connect Users/Practice Manager
Infection Control Recommendations for Primary Care
LMC Letter to Somerset MPs
Non Specific Symptom Rapid Diagnostic Service (NSS RDS) Filter Tests
DAMN eRD!
Paediatric Decision Written Safety Netting Advice
Advanced Practice (AP) Annual Funding Opportunity from March 2022
CPD funding - Access to Upskilling Modules and Courses
Workforce Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing Lead for primary care general practice
GP Premises Interactive Workshops
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Friday Forums - Friday 22nd October- The Assessment and Management of Hypertension in Primary Care
Library Support - Update and...
Somerset LMC’s response to Friday’s DHSC & NHSEI “rescue package” sent to Somerset MPs
NHSEI Our plan for improving access for patients and supporting general practice
Heart Failure Referrals
GP Pay Transparency - NHSEI Guidance
Daily Mail Story On Wednesday About Infection Prevention & Control
EMIS Problems
Parathyroid Hormose (PTH) Sample Type
IGPM Practice Manager Survey 2021
Job Vacancies
Top Tips....
- COVID-19 Immunosuppressed Patients
- CQRS Local
- SNOMED code extraction issue on CQRS
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Live Well with Pain- On 14th October, 50 health care professionals across Somerset (mainly social prescribers) will be attending the...
Important Survey on Action to be Taken by GPs in Response to Attacks
Medical Exemptions for COVID Vaccination
NHS 111 Booking into General Practice
Free Paediatric Pulse Oximeters from the CCG
SCID Newborn Bloodspot Screening from CHIS
RCN SW Black History Month event 11th October
Dispensing Fees to Fall by an Average 33.4p (15.6%)
Colorectal Suspected Cancer Hub Pilot - Postponed
PSNC Briefing 040.21 for General Practice Teams – changes to the NHS community pharmacy contract in 2021/22
Help with Wellbeing
Some Good News!
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Talking Therapies: A YouTube video produced with Dr Sarah Temple and SFT Talking Therapies with the intention to normalise...
Media Intrusion
Support for GPs
Somerset MPs
C The Signs Delayed to 6th October
Axillary Ultrasound Requests
Colorectal Suspected Cancer Hub Pilot
Talking Therapies
Community Pharmacy Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)
NHS England » NHS England Enhanced Services Influenza Specifications
Pension Deductions by PCSE
Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - August / September 2021 edition
Job Vacancies
Top Tips...
- Covid 19 booster codes
- Seasonal flu SNOMED codes for CQRS and DES
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2021 - We have taken the decision to hold this years programme virtually over Zoom. The full programme will be sent out...
Protecting GPs from Abuse and Assault, Richard Vautrey Writes
LMC Response to Attack on GP Staff in Manchester
End of the Shielding Programme and Closure of the Shielded Patient List (SPL)
Consultant-to-Consultant Referrals
Non Site Specific Rapid Diagnostic Service (NSS-RDS)
C the Signs Rollout for Somerset on 29th September 2021
EMIS Web System Performance
BMA Annual Representative Meeting ARM
Webinar: Long Covid - What it is and How we Identify Patients with the Condition - 14th October 1-2pm
Patients with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Often Present with Diffuse Hair Loss
LMC and Training Hub Paramedic Fellow
Somerset Training Hub Knowledge and Library Services
Medical Student Teaching Opportunities in Taunton and Yeovil Academy
Cleaning Standards Training for Practice Managers 15th October 2-4pm
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Consultations Skills Afternoon, 22 Sept, Monks Yard Ilminster , places still available (please book via link in education...
Health and Social Care Workers Winter Vaccinations Campaign from NHSEI
Moving Flu Vaccines
LMC writes to Somerset MP's
New Health Secretary gets off to disappointing start
Survey of practices' experiences of using PCSE payments & pensions portal in August
The Importance of Workforce Planning – it’s wider than just your “ARRS”! October 6th 2021
Dermatology
Short shifts for OOH work
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
The Importance of Workforce Planning - it's wider than just your 'ARRS'! October 6th 2021: Places are still available or this day to...
Letter to Secretary of State demanding action to tackle abuse against GP workforce
Good news on Nursing Associates & Flu Jabs
There's Nowt Sequirus, Folks
Non SHS primary care representative
NHS online resilience masterclass for military veterans, reserves and families, including people living with PTSD from Somerset Recovery College launches Wednesday 29 September
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Next SGPET Study Day, Respiratory, 29 September - Join via Zoom or in person at Dillington House.
Consultation Skills Study Afternoon...
September 2021 South West 'Starting School' Immunisation Campaign
Inactivated flu vaccine protocol
Vaccinations for NHS staff entering care homes
Help NHSX to help you on questions about Covid Pass, NHSApp & GP Online Services
Records Management Code of Practice 2021
For action: Change to emails from OOH Adastra
RSV pathway
Standards for health and care records - diabetes
New Community Pharmacy Contract & Hypertension Case Finding
Resources for helping patients with Osteoarthritis pain awaiting surgery
Appraisers’ fees
Support your Surgery: From the BMA Head of Communications
Funding initiative for educational supervisors training
Last chance to join our upcoming Action Learning Sets!
Sessional GPs webinar – contracts
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Pain options for primary care while awaiting Orthopaedic surgery - Helpful resources and Guidance
SGPET Website User...
PCN National Priorities Published
Support Your Surgery Campaign and Petition
BD Blood Tube Shortage
RSV surge expected
GMS/PMS Core Contract Data Collection 2021/22– CQRS Offer - deadline Monday 06 September 2021
Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS)
STOMP (Stopping Overmedication [Psychotropic]
Workforce planning day 6th October
and finally
Job Vacancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Sleep Management - The Somerset Training Hub are currently considering providing material for helping primary care manage sleep. In...
The Somerset Primary Care Board Now the Somerset General Practice Provider Board
Care Home Workers asking for COVID Vaccination Exemption Letters
Staff Isolation Guidance (Updated 12 August 2021)
Virtual Somerset Wellbeing Conference 27th September - 1st October
Updated Spirometry Guidance
Coaching Programme for Frontline Workers
Cavell Centres NHSE
Somerset Foundation Trust Requires Medical Examiners (MEs)
General Practice Job Vacancies - https://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/jobs
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET/ST3 Study Day Urgent Care - 8 September 2021, places stil available
C the Signs - Training Webinars - The Cancer Transformation...
Flu Vaccination Programme 2021/22
National Incident Declared by NHS over Blood Sample Tube Shortage
PCSE & GP Payments Update
Child Health Information Service Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA)
NHS COVID Pass Names Not Matching
Reporting a Communicable Disease Outbreak in Primary Care
Three New PGDs authorised, Inactivated influenza IM vaccine PGD V09.00, Live attenuated influenza intranasal vaccine (LAIV) PGD V10.00 and HPV vaccine PGD V04.00
Updated Ventilation Guidance (HTM 03-01) Specialised ventilation for healthcare buildings
Psychiatry UK ADHD
Proxy access in care homes – the CCG Digital Team would like to hear your experiences
GP Recruitment event 15th September at Haselbury Mill, Nr Crewkerne
General Practice Job Vacancies - https://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/jobs
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Urgent Care Study Day, 8 Sept 2021- Agenda now available The Urgent Care Study Day will cover how to manage commonly...
Practice Staff Exemption from Isolation Guidance
Update to ‘Influenza & COVID-19 vaccination’ in NHSEI Flu Letter - Hope for the future?
New email for Screening & Immunisation Questions
Somerset Pathology Services - blood bottle shortages
NEW Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway Went Live on Wednesday 4th August
The GP Career Plus
Medical Examiner at YDH
Somerset Wellbeing Conference Save the date
C The Signs Training Webinars
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Pain Course - The Somerset Training Hub are pleased to announce that we have secured funding to support up 50 social prescribers...
Recording overseas vaccinations
Covid Support Funds - Practice Payments
Annual flu vaccination letter
Abuse is not in a day’s work
Cameron Fund Summer Newsletter
Updated IIMARCH form (information, intent, administration, risk assessment, communication, humanitarian Issues template for Reporting NHS Commissioned Services Communicable Disease Outbreak)
Community Pharmacy Access to the GP Record via the SIDeR Shared Care Record
DVLA
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Message from SGPET Vice Chair - Looking to the next year we have reflected on the successes we have had in continuing to provide...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
Dear Colleagues
Apologies for a further Friday e mail the link for 'everyone is welcome' was...
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - June/July 2021
GPDPR
GPC Survey on PCSE Portal
Podiatry Service Update from SFT
Everyone is welcome
GPC Posters for practices
Going on or returning on parental leave? Worried about returning to work?
Non Site Specific Rapid Diagnostic Service (NSS-RDS)
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)
General Practice Job Vacancies
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Roadmap Supervisor Training Morning, 13 Oct 2021, Taunton Racecourse - Study morning for qualified Roadmap Supervisors. Training on...
Face Masks in General Practice
BMA GP Practice Face Mask Poster
NHS Patients, Staff and Visitors Must Continue To Wear Face Coverings in Healthcare Settings
A message from the CCG
Covid phase 3 specification and Letter
BMA statement on phase 3 specification
Review of the England Medical Performers List Regulations (England)
Guidance on the rollout of the medical examiner system into non-acute settings
MyWay Diabetes platform – move to use of NHS login
Annual GP Survey - 83% Rate Practices 'Good'
Chloramphenicol Volte Face by MHRA
Gentisone HC® (Gentamicin 0.3% & Hydrocortisone acetate 1%) Ear Drops
Symptoms and Care of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) in Children
GP Recruitment event 15th September at Haselbury Mill, Nr Crewkerne
The Importance of Workforce Planning – it’s wider than just your “ARRS”! October 6th 2021
General Practice Job Vacancies
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
NEXT SGPET Study Day - Urgent Care - 8 September 2021 - The Urgent Care Study Day will cover how to manage commonly encountered...
LMCs Buying Group
Home delivery of medicines and appliances during the COVID-19 outbreak
C the Signs submission
Somerset emotional wellbeing hub: How can we best support you?
SouthWest Pathology Services writes
GPs/Nurses/Clinical Pharmacists/Paramedics – Devon Doctors - Clinical Engagement Events
Are you good in an Emergency? if so SAVES is Recruiting
General Practice Job Vacancies
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Somerset Emotional Health and Wellbeing support service - Details of the support available to all Practice Staff can be found...
Enhanced shared parental leave system for salaried GPs (UK)
Information for GPs relating to long Covid
EMIS Web and EMIS Support
Pathway Transformation Funding opportunity and support available (Tamoxifen)
FAQs to support general practice and students in higher education institutions
Handy Apps and websites for Childhood conditions
Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
Action learning sets
Outstanding Trust TNA Placement Claims for 2020- deadline 31st July 2021:
New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Chronic pain can be really difficult to manage. The patient is suffering and you want to help. Knowing how to help and what support...
Workload control in General Practice
QOF 2021/22: Quality Improvement Templates
New PCSE pay and pension system update from the GPC
Proposed changes to annual complaints collection (K041b form)
PCN CD Remuneration
Long-COVID and Weight Management Enhanced Services
Webinar for long covid
Community Investigation Hubs STF's
Somerset Emotional wellbeing Resilience Hub
Online Search for Attorney or Deputy (From Devon Doctors)
The Earswitch
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
FREE RESPIRATORY EDUCATION WITHIN YOUR PRACTICE OR VIA MS Teams, message from David Long - I am going to start face to face...
COVID vaccinations given abroad
The new South West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) seeks two primary care clinicians for sessional leadership roles
Section 23 of the Children & Families Act 2014 SEND notification for HCPs
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Devon Doctors Palliative Care Helpline 0845 Switched to 0345
A Reminder about the GP Community Pharmacy Consultation service (CPCS)
Somerset Surgical Services (SSS) Back on eRS
Swish June GP Update
Updated Cancer Care Review indicators
Vitamin D in Care Homes
TNA Advert Sept 2021 Cohort 6
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Yeovil GP Update - Next week 21-24 June 2020 -The Yeovil GP Update is still on this year, although unfortunately it is still on Zoom,...
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
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Important news for all practices with Advanced Practitioner trainees. Health Education England (HEE) now intend to provide funding for...
Becoming a UK Visa sponsoring Practice
Unsustainable, unsafe, and unfair: General Practice in crisis (from GPC)
- Infographic on workload
GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) - Data provision notice (DPN)
SWISH news: LARC Training
CPD Funding Allocation 2021-22 and New Funding for Advanced Practitioners Trainees (important information for action by Practice and PCN Managers)
Likely Scam
GP Appointment Data: GP practice briefing
What you need to know about Advanced Practice in primary care Thursday 1st July
Microsoft Teams
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Yeovil GP Update 21-24 June 2021 (Via Zoom) - Full Programme now confirmed and attached, places available on each day or for the full...
Updated Enhanced Service Specification
PCSE GP Payments and Pensions
Online consultations – the contractual position
GP Data for Planning and Research, legal direction (England)
Neurodevelopment Pathway for Autism and ADHD from September 2021
GP practices facing a Tsunami of patients
NHS Health Checks
The new Somerset Emotional Wellbeing programme
Sessional GP Survey
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Pain Resources - On June 6th at 7-9pm (online) Professor Irene Tracy from Oxford University will be explaining to patients and...
UK LMC Conference - Resolution and election results
GPC England of No Confidence in NHSEI Leadership
COPI Notice reminder of extension to 30 September 2021
Foreign Travel, Vaccination & The NHS App
Covid Vaccine status
CHIS
Spirometry Survey
OASIS Contact Details
The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) Colleague Resilience Hub
Importance of full Documentation of Consultation
The new Somerset Emotional Wellbeing programme
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
The new Somerset Emotional Wellbeing programme has been set up to protect the Wellbeing of the whole health and care workforce...
Dr Karen Sylvester LMC Chairman writes
Advanced Warning of new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to Support Restoration of General Practice Services
Covid Vaccine status
Data Security & Protection Toolkit for 2020/21
Dr Richard Vautrey's address to LMCs conference
Somerset LMC Needs a Sessional GP Representative
Microsoft N365 licences will be allocated for Locum GPs
Central procurement for Pneumovax®23 from 1 June 2021
Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence (DASH)
Increasing Emergency Department (ED) Attendance
Sessional and Locum GP Survey
The New Somerset emotional wellbeing programme- Webinar 3rd June
Train the Trainer
Top Tips...
- Flu and Immform
- Learning Disabilities Data (LDD) on CQRS
- Hep B
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found he
During Dying Matters Awareness Week we would love to hear your thoughts about the education and training you currently receive around...
Allergy clinics for Covid Vaccination
Data Security & Protection Toolkit 2020/21 Submission Guidance
Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot
Early Help and First Response GP Consultations
Racism in primary care report
Important changes in Chemistry – from Dr David James
Remote surgery sessions with Veales Wasborough 11th May
Top Tips
- Extension to the shingles immunisation programme (England)
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Childrens Mental Health Study Day tomorrow 5 May. In the morning the CAMHS Team are going to be talking about all aspects of...
More COVID Vaccinations in 2021
Foreign Travel, Vaccination & The NHS App
New GP Pay & Pensions System
DWP Forms
Locum GP tQuest & Radiology Set Up
Updated Guidance for HGV Medicals
Neurodevelopment Pathway for Autism and ADHD from September 2021
Safer Somerset Partnership & Domestic Abuse Newsletter
Domestic abuse Newsletter
Changes to Mental Health support in Primary Care
New GP Career Support Hub Launched
Treatment Escalation Plans Top 5000
Improving General Practice appointment data (GPAD) webinars and demos
SITREP Thanks & Reminder
UWE Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Programme 2021-22 - Applications
Top Tips
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Childrens Mental Health Study Day is on the 5th of May. In the morning the CAMHS Team are going to be talking about all aspects...
Flu vaccination programme 2021/22
Primary Care Matters Newsletter - April Version
Guidance for women who are pregnant
QOF declaration 2020/21
Devon Doctors Needs You!
Linked Professional Approach Lists
Co-Prescription in UTI From Devon Doc
Call to stop GMC Appealing Tribunal Decision
Ardens EMIS Update Meeting for Somerset Practices
The Big Tent
Somerset Training Hub Lunchtime Webinar
Interested in helping Medical Students in small group learning?
Extended Deadline - Final call for Expressions of Interest for the GP Assistant (GPA) Programme - Phase Two
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Would you like to become more involved in primary care education in Somerset? We are looking for people from across primary care to...
"We will survive" the latest vlog from LMC Chairman Dr Karen Sylvester
Free Covid-19 PPE extended to end of March 2022
Vaccine Certificates (Passports)
Regional SW Newsletter
Improving GP Appointment Data
Somerset Talking Therapies - eCorrespondence
New Responsible Officer for SW GP's
Non SHS primary care representative
Optimising Document Workflow
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing dates 2021-22 University of the West of England (UWE)
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
NEXT SGPET STUDY DAY - Multi-Professional - Learning Difficulties and Neurodevelopmental, 5 May 2021
Educational vignettes: The...
AZ Oxford Vaccine
Covid-19 Risk Assessment and Return to Work
Lay vaccinators and how they can support the workforce
BMA summary: NHS Planning Guidance 2021/22 and NHS Mandate 2021/22 (England)
NHS Standard Contract 2021/22 – New “interface” provision
DES directions and flu immunisations (England)
Educational vignettes
Diabetics & Oramorph - from the PAMM
Updated B12 guidance - Pernicious anaemia - from the PAMM
Community pharmacy pandemic delivery service
Somerset Cancer Campaign: CCG Cancer Lead Angela Beattie writes
St Margaret’s virtual Tour
Coaching and mediation/Action learning sets
Gypsy & Traveller Health – Lunch & Learn 28th April
Remote surgery sessions with Veales Wasborough 11th May
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Are you thinking about introducing Video Group Consultations VGCs into your practice?
1. ELC was the training partner for the NHS...
COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy
GMS/PMS regulations - pandemic amendments
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) and improving general practice appointment data (GPAD)
Only one penny on the LMC Levy
Learning Disability Health Checks
Talk about Advanced Care Planning (ACP) Project
Look Alike, Sound Alike (LASA) Errors
Webinar - Template Update for 2021/22 with Miles Carter – Ardens for EMIS WEB
Optimising Document Workflow
Community Sub-Dean for Taunton / Somerset 4 hours per week
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Yeovil GP Update 2021 - Topics being covered on each day have now been added to the website Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday and...
Update on 2021-22 flu ordering
GP Recruitment event 12th May
Letter to GPNs from Paula Messenger: Record Keeping in Childhood Immunisation clinics
General Medical Services (GMS) Ready Reckoner 2021/22 (England)
Primary care funding 2020/21
Help patients manage their referral online
Your Drug Latest Shortages
CHIS
Workforce Webinar ARRS 1st April: It’s not too late to book
Invitation to Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - Introductory session - University of Exeter
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Exeter - April deadline...
Somerset LMC, Training Hub & SGPET
REMINDER - End of Year QOF 2019/20 actions and participation in the 2020/21 scheme
Letter to Nursing Team from Paula Messenger LMC Nurse Advisor - Covid 19 crisis one year on
Patients ordering PCR tests without symptoms
CV19 Testing for Professionals Visiting Care Homes
Covid-19 Assisted Lateral Flow Device test results to GP records
Locum income support
School absence note requests
RCN statement on cervical cytology sample taking for Nursing Associates and funding for PCN Data Champions
Good News on Safeguarding
NHS Pension Scheme Webinar for Sessional GPs and Locums
DNA 6 Week Check
Somerset Maternity Toolkit
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Somerset LMC & STH Workforce Webinar - An Essential Update about ARRS for everyone in general practice , 1 April 1pm-2.30pm - Two...
Role of PCN LVS sites in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme This is important information for practices and PCNs about taking part in the next phase of the Covid vaccination campaign please do read.
Vaccination Workforce Top Tips from GPC
Using EMIS Enterprise Search & Reports (S&R) to report on COVID@HOME Pulse Oximetry
Long COVID Service
Ardens & Team Net
Flu Claims 20/21
Amended QOF SFE 2020/21 (England)
The New Roles in Primary Care National Toolkit
Letter to clinicians from Devon Docs
Clinical Case from Devon Doctors
New CHIS Manager
Aminophylline Discontinued
Coaching and mediation/ Action learning sets
New funding initiative to enable more GPs to train trainee Doctors
Expressions of Interest for the GP Assistant (GPA) Programme - Phase Two
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Membership Survey 2021-2022 - Hopefully you will now have all received the invitation for SGPET Membership for the coming year....
GP contract agreement 2021/22
Single point of access for Trust Safeguarding Teams
GP Retention webinar
COVID-19 & Racism in Medicine webinar 5 March 5.30-8.30PM
Verification of death by Community Nurses
Freestyle Libre 2
Prescribing & Medicines Management Prescribing Indicators 2021/22
Ta-Da! (-lafil)
Transgender shared care letter of assurance
TEP/ACP and Bad News
Looking after you
PAUSE- creating space for change
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Membership 2021-2022 - Hopefully you will now have all received the invitation for SGPET Membership for the coming year. If not...
Dr Clifford John Mann OBE FRCEM FRCP 1962-2021
Updated GMC guidance on prescribing
Retired doctors – return to practice to support the pandemic effort
QOF
GP Matters Newsletter - March Edition
Cancer Research UK Lung Cancer Campaign
Contract Valued for 2021/22
Providing a letter to say a patient is of 'Unsound Mind' for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
Apprenticeships Can Help General Practice in So Many Ways 4th March
Remote surgery sessions with Veales Wasborough 11th May
Online Fit Note research help
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Next Study Day Endocrine - 10 March 2021 - The Endocrine Multidisciplinary day is suitable for anyone working in Primary care as well...
COVID-19 Population Risk Assessment
Thank you to all involved in COVID vaccination programme
Green book
Deployment of port security software
CHIS
Government White Paper on NHS reform and Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
Assessments carried out for detention under the Mental Health Act to take place in person
YDH Stroke Clinics
Amendments to European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) and S1 forms (UK) Regulations
Award winners from South West Celebration Practice Nursing Event
GPC UK Regional Election Result
Find out how to join new representative body for PMs
Contract agreement 2021/22 webinar (England)
Coaching and mediation/Action learning sets
Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme
Somerset Emergency Department / 999 validation – getting better with age
John Seddon
GP Update Form
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Improve the Ways you Talk to Patients about TEP/ACP and Bad News - 17 March 2021 Small group learning with palliative care specialist...
Guidelines on Vaccines for Use During the 2021/22 Flu Programme
Second Doses of Pfizer Covid Vaccine
COVID Virtual Ward (CVW)
Freedom of Information Requests for Practices’ Gift and Hospitality Register
Registration of patients
Body Map Stickers in Child Health Record
Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record (SIDeR) Shared Care Record (SSCR)
Contract Agreement Webinar for 2021/22 (England)
Responding to Complaints on NHS Choices
GP Retention Scheme Webinar
PCN Business Manager Event 11th March
Apprenticeships Can Help General Practice in So Many Ways 4th March
CPD Funding and UWE Modules (e.g. NMP, PACR, PADRAP etc)
GPNs in General Practice
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
Taunton Samaritans Updated Telephone Number
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care 4 Feb, session recordings. Following the success of last...
Covid Vaccination Programme
Additional Funding for CVP Housebound Patients:
Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for levothyroxine 12.5 microgram tablets
Child Health Intelligence Services
CQC activity in Primary Care
Somerset New To Practice General Practice Fellowship Programme for Newly Qualified GPs
New to Practice The GPN fellowship programme
Appointments in general practice
Freedom of information request from St Andrew's University - or - the secret of great comedy #2
Somerset Integrated Care System responds to redundancies
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Are you looking for additional resources for managing patients with chronic pain? Livewellwithpain is a clinician run national...
Somerset Primary Care Board
Updated IP&C guidance
Safer Somerset Partnership and Domestic Abuse Newsletter
GP News from SWISH - January
Online Consultation & Accurx Funding
Tremendous response to the new Community Pharmacist Consultation (CPCS)
Pre-registration for offenders leaving prison
Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
Dr Simon Davies
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Are you a paramedic working in primary care and wondering what the new Roadmap to Practice for FCP/AP means for you? We have organised...
Support for 2021/22
Covid 19 Vaccine characteristic comparison chart
COVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC) - GOV.UK
COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a - GOV.UK
Covid Vaccine for Locums
From the CCG Wednesday Update
COVID@Home
Workload prioritisation - RCGP/BMA guidance level 4 and 5
Ballot on PCN DES
Recovery Convalescent Plasma Trial
Fit Notes (med 3) & Isolation Notes
CCG seeks Practices interested in new GP Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
CRP Checks
MDU Charging extra for CVP sessions
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Do you have nurse practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists or clinical pharmacists working in your practice? If so this meeting...
GPSTs and COVID vaccination Letter from HEE
COVID Oximetry @home pathway
Doctors not on the performers list can vaccinate
CV19 Vaccination promises you cannot keep...
...And Be careful who you tell
Clinical Director Remuneration
Sop V3.1 Summary of Changes (Our thanks to Wessex LMCs for sharing)
Microsuction referral pathway - Taunton Vale Healthcare’s Microsuction Clinic
Diagnosing Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Domestic Abuse letters for Legal Aid
Training for General Practice Nurses/ GPs/ health professionals on learning disabilities
Secondment Opportunity RePAIR Fellow
BMA Law partnership webinar
Diabetes Prevention Webinar 21st January
What is the secret of great comedy?
The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing podcast
Somerset Covid Vaccination Video
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Paediatric Allergy Educational Vignettes. The Peninsula Paediatric Allergy Network covers the paediatric allergy units from Cornwall...
Movement of AZ Vaccine
Updated Enhanced Service Specification Covid 19
Learning disability deaths and Covid-19
Freeing up Practices to support COVID Vaccination Programme
Covid oximetry Webinar
Increased fee for CV19 Vaccination of Care Homes residents & staff
The legal status of referral versus advice and guidance
SiDER on tap at last
Child Health Information Service Information Sharing Agreement By Chris Ellis, Operational Lead at CHIS South West
Women’s health update
Practice Sitrep
An Essential Update about First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practice in primary care
NIHR Study - GP Worklife Survey 2020 GPs are invited to complete the GP Worklife Survey 2020
Vote on PCN DES
eDEC
Indemnity arrangements for the Covid-19 vaccination programme
Covid 19 Primary Care SOP general practice guidance V4 22.12 (changes highlighted in Yellow)
Somerset Pharmacy opening times over Christmas and New Year
New to practice fellowships
Launch of the Institute of General Practice Management (UK)
BMA and RCGP statement on ‘Cancard’
Registering Armed Forces Personnel
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
The SGPET team would like to wish you all the best for this festive season and thank you all for your support for all the 2020...
Message from LMC Chairman Dr Karen Sylvester
MOU for Somerset CCG and Trust staff to support PCN Hubs
Accountability Concerns Re Covid Vaccine
University of Oxford / AZ Covid-19 vaccine trial data
PAG Themes
2019/20 annual allowance charge compensation scheme (England and Wales)
Referrals to Children’s social care
GP Safehouse
Big Tent
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Growing Old Normally, 20 Janaury 2021 (SGPET/ST3 Study Day) - Programme now confirmed, sessions on Falls, Deprescribing, Dementia &...
Covid Vaccination Programme
Post Covid Assessment Service from the CCG
Covid Vaccine Programme
BMA Law free webinar on Partnership agreements 15.12 at 1PM
Healthy Teen Relationship Campaign
Nominations wanted from Somerset for the first ever NHSEI South West Celebration of Practice Nursing Awards
GP Safehouse
And Finally
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Training modules Covid Vaccine: The Core Training Modules are now live, accessible via the Learning for Health site.
SGPET Website...
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (CVP)
Training modules Covid Vaccine
Support for GPs to deliver care to patients with hearing loss
GP trainees mileage payment
New Lloyd George no farther
New Somerset Domestic Abuse Website
Latest Drug Shortages
Somerset Training Hub - Invoicing for CPD Funding for Nurses and AHPs
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Digital Skills Bootcamps - primary care in Somerset has been awarded 20 funded places on these great IT training programmes. Courses...
COVID WINTER SUPPORT FUND £150m
From YDH Radiology - CXR's for suspected CV19
Think 111 First
Volunteers for delivery of Mass vaccination programme
A Christmas wish from Devon Docs
New to Leadership Programme
Kickstart
Top Tips
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
End of Life online education session for GPs and clinicians working in out of hours/urgent care. with Dr Jo Lutyens and colleagues...
MARs charts a message from LMC chairman Dr Karen Sylvester
Update on COVID swab testing in general practice
Flu Vaccination Campaign Extended at last
Updated Directed Enhanced Service Specification for flu
Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) Medication deliveryPPE in General Practice
Primary Care matters from YDH and SFT
Parental leave webinar and workshop
Locums getting a nasty surprise
Top Tips
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks 2020 - Full Programme, places still available.
SGPET Website User Guidance
NHS Primary Care Bulletin
The Health...
Covid-19 Vaccination
Practice sign up for CV19 Testing
Temporary approval to suspend the need for signatures on prescriptions
General practice is open
COPI notice - review checklist
DWP Work Capability Assessments
Education Events on Zoom
DS1500 research
Essential Management of General Practice/Induction for New Managers
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Education Events on Zoom As practices will be aware the education team have moved the full programme where feasible online to Zoom and...
Clinically vulnerable patients list (previously shielding)
Flu Vaccinations of 50-64 Year Cohort - wait for it!
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) & Flu
CQC Transitional Regulatory Approach (TRA) Transitional Monitoring approach (TMA)
Thank you to all GP and general practice staff: Letter from Jo Churchill MP
Pre-Operative Pre-Hab
General practice workforce initiatives
Parental leave webinars with BMA
Non-Medical Prescribers
Message from Carol Hobbs Somerset Training Hub - UWE Courses - A plea to those who have been offered places
Introducing Somerset’s Integrated Care System (ICS) Workforce Programme Team
Top Tips
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
This second lockdown means that all our learning will remain online well into 2021. The SGPET team is working hard to make sure that...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Diabetes Study Day 21 Oct 2020 - Presentations from the day have now been added to the event on our website. (please note you will...
New advice for patients at high risk of COVID-19 infection
Flu Posters
CCG Covid e mail bulletins
Complaints (KO41b form) data collection for 2019/20
Somerset Safehouse
CV19 skin signs
Multiple subject access requests under GDPR
Axillary Ultrasound Requests
FIT Tests
SGPET Zoom Meetings
Recognising Red Flags/Telephone Triage with Dr Andy Eaton
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
Fresh Looks Programme - The full programme apart from one session is now confirmed please see here. If you would like to book one or...
Immunisation Appointment Calculator
Prostap offer to Somerset Practices
SGPET Respiratory Sessions
Death Certificates - A reminder
QOF and ES Webinars for Update
Practice team wellbeing
Freelance GP locums Forms, the ’10 week window’, and validating Form A
Prescribing Directions - Latin Abbreviations are a dead language
Top Tips
And Finally...
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
SGPET Respiratory Season
We are pleased to confirm the details of a series of events produced by SGPET and the CCG to increase your...
Extra CV19 Testing available
Managing acutely unwell Children in Covid 19 Outbreak
NHS111 “Direct booking” slots
Duty of Candour
Letter to practice Nurses from Paula Messenger LMC Nurse advisor
Prostate Specific Antigen Testing in Transgender Patients
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Requests
Famotidine
Priadel withdrawal paused
Locum Pension Forms
Fraudulent CV in Circulation - Practice Nurse
Partnership Incentive Payment (PIP)
Resources for communication to patients
LARC Fitter Forum November 11th
Office for National Statistics CV19 Survey
And finally...
NHS COVID-19 App
CV19 & Flu Co-Infection
Locum GP Flu Vaccination
Primary Care Investment Scheme
Summary of changes to PCN DES
Contract changes
Survey of Salaried GP's
Digital vs face to face consultations
Cervical Screening Report Delays
Prescription Duration - Please Don't Change
Axillary Ultrasound Requests
Daily Sitrep
Cervical Cytology Assessors wanted
Invite to the launch of Nurse Education at University Centre Somerset
Flu Vaccine Shortages
Covid-19 in Care Homes - Be Warned
NHS Test & Trace App
SW CHIS Updates
Andrology Samples - From SPS
Updated flu advice from the Immunotherapy team at MPH for Immunocompromised patients
Pre-Birth Safeguarding
Changing the Behaviour of Male Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
And Finally...
Situation Report
BMA letter to Simon Stevens
Thanksgiving Service for NHS: 3.00pm 18/10/20
CV19 - Keep Independent School Registered Lists Updated
QOF changes at a Glance (also available on LMC website)
Remote Fit Notes - Remember to sign them
GP Earnings & Expenses
From Dr David James at SPS
Somerset Talking Therapies - eCorrespondence
New to Practice Fellowship Programme
Coaching Sessions for Practice Staff
Education Facilitator Somerset Training Hub - Part time 24 hours per week - Fixed Term 2 years with view to extension (part home/part office based)
Are you involved in the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics or physician associates in your practice?
Living Well Somerset Week
And Finally.
COVID-19 Testing & Patient Demand
What Public Health want you to tell 50-64 yr olds wanting a flu jab
Ethinicty Recording in flu DES
Influenza Vaccination Clinic Survey
NEW GP update form
Dispensing Practices Quality Scheme (DSQS)
YDH Advice & Guidance (A&G)
Spirometry & QOF
Interested in becoming a paid mentor to new GP's?
GPN Digital Fellow
Email Addresses on Radiology Requests
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) Pharmacy Advice Audit
Data Security and Protection Toolkit – submission deadline
All Somerset Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Please find attached the revised QOF guidance which details the requirements for 2020/21. This includes detail of the...
Practice Rag Rating/Secondary Care Interface
Report from the Cameron Fund
From the CCG Safeguarding Lead
Pharmacy Flu Advanced Service SPEC - Summary of key changes 20/21
Skin Lesion Template
Redacting GP Records
Funding opportunity for Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship in Primary Care
Nexplanon Fitters Forum meeting
Zoomed Out
Implementing the 2020/21 GP Contract
2019/20 QOF Results
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Including Flu Clinics
Applying for Renewing a driving licence with a medical condition - From the DVLA Website
Yeovil Radiology GP Reports July
Priadel - Something to look forward to
GP Trainees exit interview
Top Tips
And Finally...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
Please accept our apologies, you can now find attached the missing sheet referred to in the...
More Accurate General Practice Appointment Data (GPAD): We need your help
Planning Flu Clinic in General Practice
Indemnity for flu vaccinations
Cremation Form 4
CHIS
Car Sharing – follow the golden rules
The Shape of things to come?
Top Tips
Winter Flu Campaign Massive changes
Emis Viewer
Menopause Report
PPE Portal Have you Registered?
Update to Caldicott Principles
Let Pharmacists alter Prescriptions
The control of patient information (COPI)
Support for HCPs fitting Implants
GP Matters
Flu E learning Modules
Childhood Imms
Porter Dodson contracts and Staff Handbook
Top Tips
Face Coverings - a BMA Statement
LMCs England Conference - Friday 27 November
Childcare costs for doctors to be covered in drive to boost GP numbers
Vacancies on the LMC
The national flu immunisation programme 2020 to 2021- update
Flu vaccination advice from the CQC
Men ACWY vaccinations
MPH and YDH edition 2 GP Matters
Locum GP Seminar 13th August 6.30-7.30
SW CHIS Survey and engagement dates
Expressions of Interest from PCNs Wanted for the SW CLiP Pilot - PCN Student Nurse Placements
Top Tips...
What’s goin on, what goin on” LMC Chairman Dr Karen Sylvester chats to Dr Berge Balian about the Primary Care board and the ICS
Transfer of Work from Secondary Care
LARC Update
RCGP guidance on delivering mass vaccinations
Primary Care Board
Multi-Disciplinary Teams – working in Microsoft Teams
Control of Patient Information (COPI) Notice – extension to 31 March 2021
Adoption Medical Assessments
GP input Pre Op Anaemia
Enalapril
Immform web address change
Important Spirometry Update from SGPET Respiratory Nurse Adviser David Long - Don't do it
GPC England guidance on arrangements for GP services for remainder of 2020/21
Ardens for EMIS Web - Webinar Recordings and Information
Adoption Medicals
Notes from the PAG
Pay Award
NHS111 Direct Bookings
Locum and Sessional Survey
Group Consultation
And Finally...
Letters requesting exemption from wearing a face mask - you don't have to provide them
Facemasks letter for patients
Flu Clinics - one thing we do know
Flu Calculator
RCGP report - General Practice in a Post-COVID World
Tquest/Ordercomms Requests for Community Nurses to take samples - specify a date
Contract Update from NHSEI Highlights of 9th July Letter
Contract Presentations
Information sharing during CV-19 - From the DPO - It's good to share
Information Sharing agreements
Extra work coming out of Secondary Care
Student Nurses Need You!
Staff CV19 Antibody Test Results - Please tell people not to ring the laboratory
COVID & Fitness to fly Certificates
Vacancies on the LMC
Death Certificates - tell relatives the cause of death but don't hand over the certificate
Remote Consultations beware of intimate images - please read this guide
GP Recruitment event 15th July
LD and SMI Physical Health Checks; We Need Your Opinions
Top Tips...
Multi-agency Learning and development opportunity for Level 3 staff: Protecting babies and very young children 15th July
Track & Trace Implications for Practices
Andrology (Semen Analysis)
GP Payment Timetable and Resilience Guide
MPH and YDH edition 1 GP Matters
New to partnership payment scheme
Pension Update
Cortisol Blood Test Results - Previous Reference Range Could have Mislead
New Trust Email Address from the DPO
General Practice Fellowships for Newly Qualified GPs and Nurses
GP Recruitment event 15th July
Top Tips...
General Practices' Alert State
Summary from the Primary Care Board meeting 23rd June 2020
Trust GPs to lead: learning from the response to COVID-19 within general practice in England (from BMA)
Liability Contribution Agreement June 2020 for PCNs
Children Returning to school (LMC template letter)
COVID-19 Staff Antibody Testing
Implications for life insurance following antigen and antibody tests
COVID-19 Test Results
Self-isolating before elective surgery
Face Coverings in Primary Care
Face Coverings on Public Transport
Cortisol Blood Test Results - Previous reference range could have misled
Pensions Update
Insurance Policies for Increased Cyber-security
Revalidation Date Changes
GP funding and contracts explained (Kings Fund)
GP Recruitment event 15th July - We are going online
PSA - Beware misleading reference range in younger patients
General Practices' Alert State
Somerset Safehouse
Somerset Pastoral Care Cell - Emotional Wellbeing and survey 2
Resetting General Practice in the time of COVID-19
Hospital staff CV19 Antibody test results
New arrangements for Diabetes Structured Education During Covid 19
Care Home Resident Coding
Referral to treatment (RTT) and re-referral
Long Acting Reversible Contraception
Booking courses and events
If you see or hear racism - speak up
Zoomed Out? Advice from Dr Andrew Tressider
SEW Podcast - Episode 3 - Adapting to Change (The New Normal)
And Finally.....
"Do you know where your're going to"? Dr Karen Sylvester LMC Chairmans Vlog
General Practices' Alert State
Guidance and standard operating procedures summary by GPC England
Test And Trace
Covid Antibody Testing
CQC Questions
Consultant connect taking better photos for patients
Setting up or improving your Document Workflow system in your practice
Clinical negligence indemnity arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Electronic repeat dispensing (eDR) – England
The Purple Book
Can General Practice learn from the COVID 19 Pandemic?
CHIS Update For Practice and Immunisations Nurses
And Finally...
General Practices' Alert State
Shielded Patients
H2 Antagonists Supply Problems
Test & Trace
CQC Phone Calls Starting
Paper requests for Radiology
Chlamydia LES
Notification from Southwest Pathology Services – Consumable supplies from NHS Supply chain (Vacutainers)
Queens Nurse award
SEW Podcast - Episode 2 - Dealing with Anxiety
Yeovil Update GP Remote sessions
Top Tip
And Finally…
General Practices' Alert State
The Cameron Fund Spring/Summer Newsletter
Somerset Pastoral Care Cell - Emotional Wellbeing and survey
Somerset LeDeR Newsletter 5th Edition (May 2020)
Remote consultations for learning disability health checks
New coronavirus life assurance scheme
Changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
Nursing Associates
LMC Buying Group
The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast is Now Live!
General Practices' Alert State
The Somerset Primary Care Board
Somerset Domestic Abuse Newsletter Covid Special Edition
PE For Patients GPC Chair R Vautrey writes
Electronic Repeat Dispensing & Prescription Duration
Urgent Admissions or Assessments
Lockdown Restrictions 'Eased' by HMG
Shielded patient List for Community Pharmacies
Mandatory training during the coronavirus pandemic
Risk assessment guidance
Shingles Vaccinations
NHS Digital national GP data extraction to support COVID-19 planning & research
CQC Phone Calls Starting GP's
Medicine Administration Records (MAR)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Pastoral Support Matrix
Listening and Chaplancy Line for Somerset Avon and South Gloucestershire
Nursing Associates in Primary Care - Developing the Nursing Workforce
LMC Office Phone lines
And Finally...
Committee report from the LMC Chairman
General Practices' Alert State
BMA GP & Practice CV19 Toolkit
Testing of HCWs
Bank Holiday Opening
Claiming for COVID-18 Expenses
Walk in GP X-Ray Services at TST (Musgrove)
Latest on the national Flu immunisation Programme
Safeguarding in Lockdown from Dr Jo Nicholl Named GP SG at SCCG
LMC Office Phone lines
Local Authority and other public health-commissioned services
Medicine supply notification for ranitidine all formulations
Teledermatology Guide LMC rep and dermatologist Jon Upton writes
NHS Pension Death in Service Benefits
And Finally...
Dr Karen Sylvester LMC Chairman first Monthly VLOG now available on U Tube
General Practices' Alert State
Somerset Domestic Abuse Newsletter - Covid Special Edition
Performers List update (England)
Primary Care Covid-19 guide version 3
Foundation Trust Radiology Department update
Care Homes and CV19
Bereavement and Coronavirus
Death in Service benefits for Locums
Somerset Path Services CV19 Testing
Priority Medicines for Palliative & End of life care during a pandemic
Message of thanks from the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset
QOF achievement
Verification of death in times of emergency
Public Health Bereavement GuideQC and RCGP guidelines
Online Consultation - A Summary From GPC's Lead Dr Paul Cundy
Recovery Post Covid
And Finally...
General Practices' Alert State
Somerset LMC Special Edition Newsletter – Spring 2020
Colorectal Referrals to TST
Patients Stranded Abroad
BMA updated PCN DES Guidance
GP Connect to Provide Access to Patient data via the summary care record
Sessional and Locum GP's
All that cough is not Covid
Prioritisation of Routine Immunisations
Cervical Screening Survey
Paramedic prescribing
CPR Controversy
And Finally...
All Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We are aware that a number of practices have been unable to find the letter that NHS digital alluded to in a recent update, we have...
General Practices' Alert State
CV Act 2020 The Cremation Medical Certificate (form 4)
BMA COVID-19 contract for temporary engagements
Guide for practice Nurses and Nurse teams
GP and Practice toolkit update
CHIS data sharing agreement
Two important lessons for working in time of COVID-19 - This means you!
COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure - Using the NHS Directory of services to report General Practice Capacity
SARSAS
VE Day Bank Holiday From The CCG
EMIS Training videos
Practice Support Calls Via Zoom with Yvonne Vigar
NHSE Apologises for Shielding Lists Debacle
Dear Colleagues
Apologies for a further e-mail the Flow chart kindly shared by Wessex LMCs was not attached to the Friday update. It can be found here .
Kind Regards
Jill
Jill...
General Practices' Alert State
Resuscitation Council UK CV19 Update for Community Settings
Latest Update to PPE Guidance From PHE 12/04/20
CQC Issues Clarification
Death & Cremation Process in Time of COVID
NHS 111 isolation notes
Electronic Fit Notes
Hand Sanitiser
Support and Resilience tips for Practice Managers
Total Triage/Video & Online Consultation
Care Homes Batch Dispensing
Routine Referrals
Annual Leave
Video Consultations With Patients & Community Nurses
Calling the LMC
And finally...
General Practices' Alert State
Opening on Good Friday and Easter Monday
Central Alerting System: Shielding - GP Practices
Guidance on how to access PPE
Yeovil Hospital up date for primary care colleagues
COVID 19 & Care Homes
DNARs & Care Plans
Access to Yeovil Hospital Respiratory CNS for practice nurse queries
COVID-19 testing for Primary Care staff Bridgwater
Cancer/Urgent referrals
Clinical Frailty Scale
Cardiology A&G During COVID-19 from Dr Tom McConnell
Contraception update
EMIS information - GP Connect and COVID Clinical Assessement Service (CCAS) information
Just In Case Prescribing
Death Certificate Books
Accurx - Florey Survey
HGV Medicals From GPC
Pathology Lab Communication
Sent to all Somerset GPs and PMs
Dear Colleagues
Attached are the finalised documents from the CCG detailing how primary care is able to access consultant support for routine advice, urgent...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
General Practices' Alert State
Covid Testing for Primary Care
LMC Website
At Risk & Very High...
All Somerset GPs and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Apologies if you are receiving this letter twice but it appears from the e mails that we are receiving many of you haven't.
it...
General Practices' Alert State
LMC Resilience Team
Important changes to Cremations following Coronavirus Act 2020
Coronavirus Act
COVID-19 coding on EMIS
From NHSE Guidance 20.03.20
Rescue Packs a useful message
Managing Acutely Unwell Children During COVID-19 (CV)
Sending Patients to A&E
From The Chief Registrar of Somerset - MCCD Books
Pharmacy Hours
Routine Dermatology Outpatients
From BMA Update on Home Working
InHealth Intelligence CHIS
Subject Access Requests
And Finally
All Somerset GPs and Practice Managers
Apologies for a further Friday e mail our systems crashed and this should have been included in the weekly update
We are aware that the daily Sitrep that...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
Letter from the new LMC Chairman
'Testing Times' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick...
'This Is Not A Drill' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Covid-19 and foreign travel
Covid-19
Data protection and Coronavirus: what you need to know
Network News
General Practices' Alert State
Special LMCs conference March 11th
Pensions annual allowance
NHSmail now live for locum GPs
MMR catch-up for 10-11 year olds (This is Contractual)
Immunisations for CLA and HE
All Somerset Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The LMC is aware that some patients are approaching practices for letters supporting a decision not to travel abroad owing to the Covid-19...
General Practices' Alert State
Covid-19 Update for practices
Corona Virus Action Plan
Recruitment/Speed Dating Event 6th May Taunton Racecourse
GPC New Contract Roadshow 17.03.20
Data extraction of appointment information
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Direct to test OGD at TST - a Reminder
PGDs and the CQC
Information Sharing Agreements
Collaborative Working Models: Community Pharmacists & GP's
Pension Update 2020 Training
Are you a football fan?
'What Three Words?' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
General Practices’ Alert State
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from GPC
HR Infectious Diseases Policy
General Practitioners Committee Roadshow
Immunisation Group Update From Paula Messenger LMC GPN
Safeguarding Training Level 3
IR35 Guidance for Locum GP's
Information Sharing Agreements
Moving IT Equipment
Consultant Connect Reminder
Brief notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting 19th Feb 2020
General Practices’ Alert State
Covid-19
General Practitioners Committee Roadshow
Arden’s templates
24hr Urine Tests & Clinical Details
Cervical screening results
From the MHRA - Ingenol (Picato)
Hepatitis B Vaccination for Renal Patients
Fit For My Future Engagement Events
YONM 2020 - Awards Show how much you value your Nurses/Nursing Teams
And finally
BMA GP England committee agrees GP contract package with focus on recruitment and retention of workforce
PCSE Online performers list Portal
Pathology Consumable supplies to Nursing Homes
Pension forms - a plea from the Locum Agency
GP appointments data
Coronavirus
Ondansetron in Hyperemesis - Edited from The MHRA
'Flake' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Practice Training survey for UWE modules
QOF Personalised Care Adjustments
Online consultations
Physician-assisted dying briefing
DWP end of life survey
Bariatric Referrals - from Rhodri King at TST
Your latest drug shortages
New FP10 and prescriber endorsement
Top Tip
New from CHIS (Child Health Information Service) By Chris Ellis, Operational Head of CHIS South West
Coronavirus guidance for Primary Care
Flu TIA coding error
Advice on Vaccines in the NHS annual seasonal flu vaccination programme and reimbursement guidance for 2020/21
Ardens-QMasters
Help Us, Help You: Pharmacy Advice has launched
'Mamma Mia' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Notes from Somerset GP Board Meeting 15.1.20
PCN Draft Specifications
Safeguarding Audit
LARC contract
Digital Medical Record Access for Patients
SMI Miquest searches
Placement urgently sought for a Return to Practice Nurse (RtP) preferably in Central or East Somerset
From the Appraisal Newsletter
LMC Monthly Training Morning
And Finally
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
Please accept our apologies, there was a link error to the LMC commentary document in the...
Dementia Training Videos for Primary care
PCN Service Specifications survey
Managing your resilience 13th February Taunton Rugby Club
Applications for the next Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) Programme starting w/c 13th April 2020
'2020 Vision' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
PCN Service Specifications survey
Managing your resilience
OOH Hand-backs to Surgeries from Meddcare
EHA form
Influenza 2020/21 letter
Medicine supply update
All CDs Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The PCN service specifications and accompanying survey have now been published,The survey is an opportunity for interested parties...
'A Christmas Hancock and Bull Story' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
How the Grinch stole General Practice’s Christmas
Notes from the Somerset GP Board (SGPB)
New District Nursing Referral Form
Debt and mental health form (DMHEF)
2WW Wait Referrals
Support England online update
Somerset Tops Local League table on Flu Jabs
The Surprise Study
And Finally
'Electoral Dysfunction' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Are you interested in making a real, positive difference to General Practice in Somerset?
Child school immunisation for flu
Telephone Advice & Guidance
Safeguarding Training - Another view from Dr Ian Kelham
Possible Scam
A Xmas Message from MEDDOC
Top Tip
'Grip and Control' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Are you interested in making a real, positive difference to General Practice in Somerset?
Admitting Patients with Flu-Like Illness
Re-Imbursement for Extra Work Caused by Lab Error
Flu Update
Intercollegiate Safeguarding Guidance
The latest issue of GP PAG Pieces (formerly PAG Bites)
ALS Polypharmacy
Network News
England LMC Conference 2019
GDPR SARS
Pensions Tax Impacts on the NHS - A Solution for 2019/20
Theophylline (Slo-phyllin)
Election Fever
Spam email
'Election Doorstop Challenge' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Notes from the Somerset GP Board Meeting 20.11.19
Practice Manager Development Coaching and Mentoring Support
Pensions annual allowance tax charge
How Things Change
Somerset Wins Award
Spam Spam wonderful Spam (you have to be of a certain age)
A plea from an ST3
And they’re off: South West Clinical Directors’ Network gets underway
Nation Cancer Experience Survey 2019 - Somerset Practices get top marks
Exception reporting – QOF implications
Rapid Response Service 1 year on
EMIS down on Wednesday 13th Nov
Learning Event Programme - Healthy Lifestyle Choices - 19 Nov Glastonbury
'Somerset Calling' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Staff Handbook and Contracts
Respiratory Nurse Specialist
BECKMAN-COULTER Lab Error
Community Mental Health Team Follow-up
Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record (SIDeR)
Transfer of excess QIV and LAIV flu vaccine stock between providers
CQC: How's my inspecting
Accessible Information Drop In Sessions at Musgrove Park Hospital
Network News
Sessional GPs Newsletter
How can the Alliance support PCNs
Enhanced Service for the Availability of Specialist Medicines
Rules on IR35 are changing
Immunisation Group Meeting
'Of Mice and Men' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Notes from the GP Board meeting
Somerset Domestic Abuse Newsletter
Directories of Services
CAS (Central Alerting System) Alerts for Locums
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
Dispensing Services Quality Scheme
Creatinine Clearance vs eGFR For Dose Adjustment
Read the latest GPC newsletter here
EMIS NUG Report
GP in Somerset
Direct Gastroscopy Booking
Reconfiguration of Hospice Services at Yeovil
Respond to the NHS pension scheme consultation
Simulated phishing campaign
Locum guidance on pension annualisation
NHS APP Campaign
Learning disability registers
Ibuprofen shortages
HRT Shortages
Ranitidine supply issue
Online consultation guidance
'Let's Get Stuff Done' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
LMC Autumn Newsletter
GDPR Subject Access Request (SAR) Breaking News!
Debt and mental health form
Flu Vaccine for Cancer Patients on Systemic Anti-cancer Treatment or Immunotherapy
Flu Vaccines for under 65’s flyer
Registration to the MHRA Central Alerting System (CAS)
Devon Doctors
PCSE surveys
Top Tip
GP indemnity update
Protocol for Healthcare Professionals to get GP support out-of-hours
GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018
Guidance for registered medical practitioners on the Notification of Deaths Regs 2019
Ranitidine
Diabetic eye screening
GP Career Plus and GP Resilience
Fluoxetine
AccuRx
The Rime of the Ancient Physician the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network News
Notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting 25th September 2019
Fire arms consultation response
Diabetic Checks
Flu Vaccine
Flu Vaccine 2020/21
PAG Bites
Capita Incorrectly archived Records
Travax
GP "Speed Dating" Recruitment Afternoon and Evening
Violent patient scheme
Falsified Medicines Directive
Flu corrector advice sheet
Flu vaccinations in GP practices – MDU and MDDUS position on indemnity
Latest Drug Shortages
Free GP Orthopaedic Study Day
Yellowhammers and Werewolves the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network news
Influenza
Systemic anti-cancer treatment
GP Team net
The Primary Care Digital Services operating model
SIDeR ISA
Free Health coaching for all
Health and Self Care-Why ever Not?
GP earnings and expenses report
Somerset Partnership Correspondence and CDTs
GP workforce figures
E-Mail Security
Parenteral Nutrition Supply Problems
Wellington Community Hospital
SNOMED CT
Top Tips
Being There the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network News: Legal and Financial Roadshows
Pag Bites
Safeguarding Training for General Practice
British Menopause Society update on HRT supply shortages
and finally
Meanwhile an NHSE Manager in SE England Writes
Notes from GP Board meeting 21 August 2019
Network News
HRT shortages (despite Brexit)
Carbon Monoxide Testing
QOF Quality Improvement domain – webinars for practice staff
2019 Suture Tariff
Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)
RSS Feed eTemplates from Somerset CCG
A message from Dr Berge Balian, Medical Director for Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS)
and finally
Mapped SNOMED CT Preferred Terms
'Fudge Factor' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network News: Legal and Financial Roadshows
Safeguarding Reports and CNSGP
NHSE is consulting on out of area (OOA) registrations given the expansion of digital first primary care
Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record (SIDeR):
Blue Badge Scheme Changes
Windows 10 Enterprise (Win10) Upgrade for general practices – Compatibility check
Flu vaccine ordering
LMCs Buying Group
FREE CRUK/RCGP Cancer Education Event 16 Oct 2019
And finally
Somerset Safe House
Keeping your Workforce and Patients Safe - South West Regional event - Tuesday 10th September - Taunton
QOF Business Rules
Clarity TeamNet
PCN CDs and Contacts
Dear Colleagues
This just in from the GPDF, We haven't had chance to read thoroughly yet but as I am going on leave next week I thought best to share with you all now in...
Seeing Red the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Home Treatment Team referrals
Firearms
Somerset Concierge Service
Office Staff Changes
RCN extended indemnity
New website for general practice nurses
Emerade 500 microgram and 300 microgram adrenaline auto-injector devices supply issue
LWAB/CCG
GP "Speed Dating" Recruitment Afternoon and Evening
HPV
Clarity TeamNet roll-out
GP Resilience interviews
Somerset Domestic Abuse Newsletter Edition 15 LINK
Notes from PAG
Footnote in the DES Specification – population figure
Digital First Consultation – reminder
"Shocker at the Short 10th" the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
brief Notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting 17th July 2019
Written Instruction for the administration of seasonal flu vaccination to staff, or, “Winter is coming”
CA 125 Testing and 2WW Referrals
2018 Suture Tariff
Severe Mental Illness (SMI) initiative from NHS England
More Good News:Nine out of 10 patients have ‘confidence and trust’ in their GP
Embedding Document Workflow Workshops 11th September 2019
Premises Review report published
Severe Mental Illness initiative from NHS England
HPV vaccine for boys
Indemnity – paid for travel vaccinations no longer covered by CNSGP
Rapid Response Service
Latest Drug Shortages Include
Faecal Immunochemical Test
and Finally
Waxing Lyrical the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
GP Pensions Retention Advice Note
TNA Placement Claim Forms for Practices
Cameron Fund Latest news
Theft & Subsequent Scam
Diabetes - Some good news
Emis has a problem
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Associate Primary Care Director: A message from Dr Berge Balian, Medical Director for Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS)
Network News…
Software problem at Pathology Lab
Safeguarding Appraisal Guidelines
Consultant Connect
Annual allowance and tax change survey
What is your view of the future?
QMasters Evening Training Session – Wednesday 3rd July, Frome Medical Centre Conference Room 6.30pm-8pm
'The Eyes Have It' the Latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Registration for new version of National Workforce Report System - a reminder
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Service: Announcing the launch of the Yeovil and Bridgwater Surgeries
Child Health Intelligence Services
Important GPC Survey
Medical Defence Union Legal Action
Podcast: VAT for Primary Care Networks Explained
Our Health Heroes
QMasters Evening Training Session – Wednesday 3rd July, Frome Medical Centre Conference Room 6.30pm-8pm
New Sexual Violence Therapies Service
PrescQIPP E-Learning Course
GMC Consultation on patient feedback for appraisal/revalidation
Child Health Immunisations
A survey on the deployment of paramedics in primary care
Panoramic View the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network News
BMA Clinical Directors conference on 5 June 2019
EMIS move to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
YDH E-mail Security
Current KO41b return
Childhood Pre School Boosters
The Potential of Digital Technologies in Primary Care. Webinar Tuesday 25th June 12.30-1.30
Somerset LMC Newsletter Spring 2019
Updated PCN Guidance
CQC statement of purpose
New Falls Pathway
Optimising Document Flow
GP survey - NHSE Advice and Guidance programme – (Not just another survey)
'Networking' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Network News
The Administration of 'Red Drugs' in the community
New Process for Creating Basic Notes
Biobank & GDPR
Seniority figures 2015/16 (England and Wales)
GP Career Plus
EMIS NUG 26th Annual Conference and Exhibition-York
CCG local contract 2019/20
Brief notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting. May 15th 2019
Patient leaflet for YDH Referrals
Dermatology EMIS template and Rego teledermatology
PCNs
Google Reviews and the CQC
Change to acceptance criteria for Community/Neurobehavioural Paediatric Team
QMasters
GP Survey From David James
All Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We have received the following advice this morning for all PCNs
“We are aware that the requirement to append the initial Network...
'The Big One' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
QOF Aspiration Payments
PCNS and improved Access
Access and PCN contracting responses
Advice for Primary Care Networks
Primary Care Network Agreements
GP Contract 19/20
Nurse Mentor Updates and Training Opportunity for New Practice Supervisors and Assessors (including AHPs)
QMasters Evening Training Session - Tuesday 21st May Holiday Inn Taunton 6.30pm-8pm
PPA Workshop 11th July: Frome Medical Centre
And Finally…
Online Appointment booking
PAG Bites Issue 2 March 2019
GP Resilience Programme
Yeovil GP Update 10th-13th June 2019
Update on General Practice Indicators temporary outage
GP Advice and Guidance Survey
Top Tips: QOF
Provider Support Unit (PSU)
An Inspector Calls the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset policy for the management of the downgrading of 2-week wait referrals
Indemnity for GPs doing Hospice work
State backed indemnity & travel vaccinations
New claim form for reimbursement of NHS Pension Scheme contributions - 2015/16 and 2016/17
Helping establish Primary Care Networks
New end of life QOF domain
Diploma in Advanced Primary Care Management – June intake
Thank you for voting TECTONA!
Brief notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting 17th April 2019
Target payments in respect of childhood immunisations – one-off opportunity to submit claims for quarters missed.
URGENT Levomepromazine 25mg/ml.
ANOTHER SHORTAGE - Labetolol all Strengths
Discharge summary survey
Vaccine Update April
"Let Them Eat Cake" The latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Transformation Part 2-Networks
Report
Presentations
Training and Support Package for Clinical Directors
Primary Care Networks
Latest Drug Supply Problems
Information Governance GP Support
School Imms Pathways
Survey on OOH (newly Qualified GPs)
Recruitment Speed Dating Event 1st May Taunton Racecourse
Primary Care Networks action and support
Network Clinical Directors-Why should I consider taking on this Job?
GP Contract 19/20 (We have updated the website with recent documents including QOF )
VAT & PRACTICES
DBS Checks
Notes From PAG
Practice Index Plus
BLOG on Indemnity
Recruitment and Speed dating event 1st May
Somerset GP Perinatal Mental Health Champion
Theft from a practice
Tectona the peoples vote
1. Network DES Specification
2. Network DES Guidance
3. Network DES Registration Form
4. Network Agreement
5. Network Contract VAT Information Note
6. GP contract 2019/20: NHS England National enhanced services specifications
"Safe as Houses" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
State-backed clinical negligence scheme for general practice (CNSGP)
MPS
EPaCCs
The national flu immunisation programme 2019/20
Locum Practice Agreement
Think TB
Somerset Retention and Destruction of Records Protocol
Surprise Study
Five Go Mad in Leaving Lilliput an LMCs conference blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
GP Board Transformation Funding
New Maternity Self-Booking at T&S
GP Practices directing patients to laboratories for cervical screening results
Transformation part 2- Networks 9th April Taunton Racecourse
Cryptic the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
GP Board Meeting Summary
New Handbook for Primary Care networks
GPC Contract Roadshow
Guidance on Serious Shortage Protocols including post Brexit
Diabetic patients & Elective Surgery
The Data Security and Protection (DSP)
Ten High Impact Actions Survey
Updated Guidance on sending confidential information from NHS.net email addresses
SNOMED Emis Checklist
Information Note for GP Practices: Mis-selling of Fixed Rate Loans & Interest Rate Swaps
Registering a birth or replacing a certificate scam
ICO Blog on SARs and Access to records
Electronic Death Reporting Form (Again)
GPC Contract Roadshow 13th March
Gunboat Diplomacy the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Notes from The Performance Management Group
From the Somerset GP Board: Update on Clinical Directors for Primary Care Networks
Police email address for electronic death referral form
Firearms Licensing
Metoprolol 50mg & 100mg Tablets
Contract funding figures 2019/20
Why join a Primary Care Network?
GPC Contract Roadshow - 13th March from 6:30pm at Holiday Inn Taunton we have increased spaces please do book online here
All Somerset Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Some practices were concerned, after reading last week’s update, that EXISTING data sharing agreements were potentially in...
Brief notes from the Somerset GP Board meeting
Electronic transfers of childhood vaccination data - potential GDPR breach
Hospital FP10s
NHS Prescription Charges
Fit for My Future Staff Briefing
GPC Contract Roadshow - 13th March from 6:30pm at Holiday Inn Taunton - last few spaces - Book here
Incidental Music The latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Save the Date: LMC/CEPN/GP Board Study day on Networks- Tuesday 9th April Taunton Racecourse (full detail next week)
CQC reimbursement - reminder
Indemnity Costs
Falsified Medicines Directive
Deputy Executive Director Somerset LMC
GP reports for Her Majesty's Court & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
Direct To Test (DTT) Gastroscopy for GPS at Taunton & Somerset
Gynaecological 2WW Referrals
Urgent Treatment Centre Test & Learn
Ear Wax Irrigation
Drug Supply Update
Flu
OTC Meds
Clinical Admin GP
Students in General Practice and Work Experience
Advert for Perinatal Mental Health GP Champions - NHSE
GPC contract Roadshow 13th March Holiday Inn Taunton please do book your place online
New Five Year Contract
"Elephants" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset LMC Winter Newsletter
Outcome of the GP Survival / NHS England pensions meeting This will be of interest to GPs particularly those who are Sessional
Falsified Medicines Directive Guidance
Update on Transformation Monies
Update on Seasonal Flu Vaccines
Deputy Executive Director Somerset LMC
And Finally...
New Five Year Contract
"Elephants" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset LMC Winter Newsletter
Outcome of the GP Survival / NHS England pensions meeting This will be of interest to GPs particularly those who are Sessional
Falsified Medicines Directive Guidance
Update on Transformation Monies
Update on Seasonal Flu Vaccines
Deputy Executive Director Somerset LMC
And Finally...
"From Serendip With Pity" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Creating Vibrant New Working Arrangements – Transformation Implementation Plan
GP Partnership Model Review
Digitisation of medical records - a Sars Solution?
Data Protection Officer
Falsified Medicines Directive guidance
NHS Long Term Plan
2WW Mandatory Tests
Leadership Day 6th February
Education Intelligence & Electronic Information Organisation (EIEIO)
Influenza Outbreaks
Subject Access Request (SAR)
Rapid Response Service
Consultation engagement webinar
Coagucheck Meters
Cases of extensively drug resistant gonorrhoea in England
International GP Recruitment
"Sticks in the sand" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Good News! General Practice Transformation Funding Starting to Flow
SARs
Dermatology referrals
Dispensing Quality Scheme (DSQS)
Madopar Supply
PAG Bites (snippets of shared learning from the performance advisory group)
Bogus Calls
'The Twelve Rays of (hope for) Christmas' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
CCG Delegated Commissioning Powers Ballot Result
SGPB Notes from Wednesday's meeting
News from the Performance Advisory Group
Death Certificate Books: Don’t Leave Ordering a New One too late!
MHRA Safety Alerts
Fax machines
And finally
A Tale of Two Geoffreys extra blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
EMIS Viewer
100 day Endoscopy Challenge (YDH)
The Cameron Fund Christmas newsletter
Top Tips Flu
W1A
Lines of Duty the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Transformation Study Day follow up slides
New procedure for CHC fast tracking
Adult Safeguarding capacity under MCA 2005
QOF codes EMIS Final QOF V41 Changes resulting from V39 Queries
Suture Tariff minor surgery
Sleep Studies Referral (YDH only)
CQC needs help
MHRA dispensation on movement of QIV
ImmForm - Submitting GP practice staff Flu vaccination uptake data on ImmForm for Frontline Healthcare Workers
FLUAD update from Shaun Green
LMC: Going to meetings so you don't have to
Bricanyl Turbohalers
GPC News 4 – England LMC conference news – 23 November 2018
Influenza & Measles
Falsifying Medicines Directive
New GPC Policy on Seniority
Indemnity Scheme in England FAQs
Rapid Response Service
News from the Performance Advisory Group
Wheelchair Referrals
Vaccine Update Issue - 288 - November 2018 ** Winter is coming & new training available
'The Wrong Trousers' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Full Delegation of Commissioning Powers Vote
Somerset LMC Medical Director Report on GPC Chair Dr Richard Vautrey’s Annual Report to England LMCs Conference Today
Vaccines for 2019/20 Seasonal Flu Vaccination Programme
Annual GP practice self declaration
GP Partnership Review from Dr Nigel Watson
Transformation: “Making Quality Care Easier” Feedback and Next Steps
Topics discussed at the Somerset GP Board meeting on 20th November
GP In Somerset Campaign
Freestyle Libre News Update
National Pharmacy NSAID Audit
Diploma in Advanced Primary Care Management - 50% bursary available staff in ICSs
GPC News 3 – 20 November 2018
All Somerset Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We have been made aware that the attached letter is now circulating in Somerset
Biobank GDPR issues
We have been advised by the GPC that the...
Rapid Response Service
Children’s Social Care
DWP guidance on completing medical reports
Assistant Practitioner & Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Development in General Practice
'Risk and Responsibilities' the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
LARC Contract
Prescribing of cannabis-based products
Consent form for the disclosure of medical records to solicitors
Colorectal 2ww Referrals
My Diabetes My Way
Early Help Assessment (EHA)
Have your say: Proposed changes to the County Council’s support and services for children and their families
News from the GPC
Electronic Death Reporting Form (EDRF)
Data cleansing tasks on Cervical Sample Taker Database - Somerset Practices
Subject access requests & redaction
PHE leaflet for Over 65's Flu Vaccine
Health Needs Assessment for Syrian Refugee Population in Somerset
Improving uptake of Cervical Screening in pregnant and postnatal women
Consultation on GMC Consent guidance - now open
Somerset LMC Study Day 13th November - Transformation: Making Quality Care Easier
Vaccine Update Issue - 287 - October 2018: New information for over 65's flu vaccine
Putting it all in Perspective - the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
CHIS Requests
News from the performance advisory group
Trainee numbers exceed target
State backed indemnity scheme
Primary Care same day data
New QOF indicators for diabetes
Pregabalin and gabapentin
BMA ‘Let’s Talk about Brexit and the NHS’
Report of the committee of enquiry into the cost of the national health service
Flu
And finally...
Reminder that ‘type 2’ objections are no longer valid
Latest LMCs seasonal vaccine offers 2019-20
Notes from the October Somerset GP Board meeting
Report of the GP services workstream of the STP
Scam of the week
Somerset LMC Study Day 13th November - Transformation: Making Quality Care Easier
Somerset LMC Newsletter issue 211 (Autumn 2018)
Partnership Model of general practice review
Request for feedback from Somerset Partnership
Engage Consult Online Consultation – Phase Two
Vaccine Update Issue 286 – September 2018
Information about palliative care MAR charts from Somerset Partnership
Police reports of allegations of domestic violence
LMC Buying Group: Member Rates
LMC Study day Feb 22nd 2002
"Notes from the Auvergne" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
NHS Digital Investment in General Practice report
Recruitment/Speed Dating Evening 17th October Dillington House
BMJ Careers Fair
Sessional GPs e-newsletter – UK
GPC News 2 - 25 September 2018
Influenza Vaccine Payment Clawback
Primary Care Support England (PCSE) Pensions Review
Supply of Adrenaline Auto-injectors
Transformation: making quality care easier
Update on VAT Query from NHSE
PAs (Physician Associates) in General Practice (England) - call for case studies
Implementing Document flow In Practice
Long Term Condition (LTC) Activity Searches - Request for help
Principles of Data Sharing for GPs
NEW - LMC Respiratory Nurse Adviser
Hearts and Minds the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
SPQS Reporting
GDPR Survey
Workforce Minimum Dataset
Try to be nice to your locum
Responding to Pharmacy2U
2WW dermatology
Document Flow Training GPFV
Prostap
Registration of patients with learning difficulties in residential units
GP Retention Scheme
GP Career Support Pack (England)
Flu planning
VAT –Premises
Technical fault with PCSE online queries form
Dates for the Diary
And is there class A honey still for tea? The latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Child Health Information Service (CHIS) Data Sharing Agreement (DSA)
Latest list of drug supply problems
Joint statement on influenza vaccination
Practice Closure in Wales-The Valley isn't always Greener
GP Earnings & Expenses report
New palliative care Medicines Administration Record (MAR) charts
Somerset cancer care rating
Child Safeguarding “Early Help Assessment” Form
NHSE Premises consultation
Heath Education England GP Specialist Recruitment
News from the Performance Advisory Group
Top Tips : Fluad
And finally ..... NICE Guidance on honey drinks for coughs and colds
Shout and the Devil (and his advocate) The latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset GP Board Meeting 15th August (report from Chairman Dr Nick Bray)
VAT Query
Best practices in Somerset
GP "Speed dating" Recruitment event Wednesday 17th October Dillington House
LMC England Conference - Friday 23 November
Somerset LMC Respiratory Nurse Adviser
All Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We are receiving a lot of enquiries about an e mail that has gone out from NHSE regarding information on VAT and the business, we have...
Children and Adults Safeguarding Audit
Inhalers
News from the performance Advisory Group (PAG)
LD Health Checks
RCGP Review of 5 Year GPFV
Docman Incident
Sessional GP Newsletter
New NHS Body
All Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Apologies the recruitment evening at Dillington is the 17th October not the 19th as stated in the update, the details are correct online for booking....
Great Escapes The latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Children and Adult Safeguarding Audit
Somerset LMC-GP "speed Dating recruitment event" with Somerset practices 19th October
Planned responses to shortages of Just in Case medications for Somerset
GP Career Plus
Implementing the 2018/19 Contract
GDPR Letter to MPs
Survey – Unfairness in the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme
aTIV Letter and Programme Delivery Guidance Issued - 2 August 2018
Travel Emergency Checklist
Revival of the Pink Book
Flu Vaccinations for Staff 18/19
Flu Vaccine Payments
Phoning Microbiology Laboratory Reports
GMS and PMS regulations amendments;Violent Patients
Occupational Health Services- from Avon LMC
Parliamentary question on SAR requests
Sessionals Webpage
GPC News July
DDRB Award
Top Tips;Frailty
"Le football est venu à la domicile" The latest Blog From LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Think Measles!
Somerset GP Board Meeting July 18th 2018
Low dose Aspirin for pregnant women ar high risk of Pre-Eclampsia
The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)
Yeovil Hospital ophthalmology referrals
The Potentially Avoidable Appointment Audit Tool
Safeguarding Reports and Audit
GDPR – SAR
BMA Template in response to a SAR from an insurance Company
Over the counter medications and care homes
Practice and GP “Speed Dating events” Hold the dates
From NHSE Urgent – Visa Sponsor status for GPs
Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG) guidance and attached
South West Child Information Service have moved
MISSED THE LAST REFORM?
Feeling the Heat-The latest blog from Dr Nick Bray Somerset LMC Chairman
Solicitors making subject access requests under GDPR
Over the Counter medications & Home Care Agencies
CCG Member Practice Roadshows
Annual Safeguarding Report (Children and Adult) - GP Providers
EMIS Viewer
Focus on quality indicators for QOF
GP Payment Timetable and Enhanced service specifications
CQC Inspection Evidence Table
Focus on quality indicators for QOF
NOVICHOK
GDPR Subject Access Requests (SARs) by solicitors
Dermis Triage Service
A&E Psychiatric Liaison
SPH AGM Wednesday 4th July
CHIS Data Sharing Agreement
Learning Disabilities Observatory- New Service on CQRS
Porter Dodson Bulletins
Temporary Physiotherapy outpatient move to Dene Barton
Become a Parkrun Practice?
All Tosh and Cogs The latest Blog from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman
General Practice Data Return
Tier 2 visa caps for overseas doctors
Review of gross negligence manslaughter
GP trainee recruitment
Focus on quality indicators
Reimbursement for locum cover for sickness
Workforce Minimum Data Set – June 2018 extraction
St Margaret's Hospice - links to services
RCGP Curriculum Consultation
Somerset GP Board Meeting 20 June
Somerset LMC Summer Newsletter - link to newsletter
GP Practices Housebound Scheme – Shingles vaccination
Carrying medicines abroad
Child Heath Information Service Data Sharing Agreement
GP Partnership Review blog
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)
New UK-wide LMC/GPC Trainers' List server.
(Ke)Toning up for Summer The latest Blog from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman
Access to Health Records
Measles Outbreak and MMR Catch up
Practice Managers Appraisals
GP Partnership Review
NHS 70th Anniversary Park Run Event Taunton
General Practice In Somerset
Safeguarding Newsletter May edition
SPQS Searches Next Step
Top Tips...
Transformation of General Practice in Somerset
Recommendations to Somerset CCG on General Practice at Scale
GDPR
Dropbox update
Data Security and Protection Toolkit
GDPR changes to SARs and fees from 25 May
Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Pilot- Update and Clarification Update from Carol Hobbs education facilitator
Hospital contract guidance – onward referral
Primary care home: community pharmacy integration and innovation
A Letter Between Friends- The latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Performance Advisory Group (PAG)
Parkrun 9th June
Somerset GP Career Plus
UWE Post Graduate Courses
Bulimia Study
National Audit Office report on PCSE
Diamorphine supplies
Hot Topics Urgent Care Course for Somerset Clinicians
GPC News May 2018
LMC and SGPET Privacy Policy (Yes we have to do GDPR as well!)
All Somerset Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We have received quite a few queries on which privacy policies you need in primary care, you are not alone in the confusion, and day by day we...
All Somerset Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Apologies for a further Friday e mail, a couple of items came in after pressing the send on the update that I thought you may...
Somerset GP Board
Early Help Assessment Form again
Vaccs and Imms Guidance 2018/19 Guidance
GMS contract guidance and audit requirements 18/19
Revised MenB PGD Template
Transgender Flowchart
GDPR updates
Somerset Treatment escalation plan
Somerset Coroner Part A Letter
Working at scale webinar
Top Tips.. This week SPQS
The Cotton Buds of May - The latest blog from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman
Electronic Prescribing & Medicines Administration (EMPA)
GPFV Monies Survey Reminder
SPH Update - DPO Services for Practices
Low Value Medicine Guidance
Early Help Assessment Form
NHS complaints Data return:KO41b
Spirometry in Primary Care (GPC Statement)
Current Somerset Data Sharing Agreements
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR): Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Health coaches and safeguarding training
National Data Opt Out for patients
Prescribing Guidance
GPFV monies for Document flow
SPH Update
SPQS Guide (updated Version)
Top Tip
Inflammation Inflammation Inflammation - The latest blog from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman
SPQS Templates and Guide
GP data sharing for ordercomms streams viewer
Update from SPH Ltd
GDPR - SPH Acting as DPO for Somerset Practices
GDPR - Top Tips on GDPR coming next week from Somerset LMC
Preconception / fertility planning for women with diabetes
NHS England South West - Primary Care Significant Event/Incident (SEA) notification process
Medicine supply issues for primary care
From the Performance Advisory group
Cameron Fund – Spring Newsletter
Data Protection officer (DPO) For GDPR
Somerset GP Board Update
OTC Meds and Schools
Diabtetes My Way
Data Collection
Urgent same day appointments and SPL
MenACWY vaccination of current Year13 students
Reimbursement for Phased return to work
CQC and undeliverable E mails
QOF Guidance 18/19
Top Tips and SPQS
"Half Term Report" The latest blog From Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman
LARC Contract
18/19 Enhanced Service Contracts
School Absence
EPS
HPV PGDs Published
Shingles Immunisation Programme letter 18/19
Health Clinic to launch at Sedgemoor Auction Centre
SCEPN: Metabolic Health - a growing healthcare crisis and what we can do about it - 23 May, Taunton
Devon Doctors Taking over OOH-Information
Top Tips-Chlamydia swabs
Somerset Local Medical Committee
GDPR
SPQS
Suicide Audit
CQC fees for registered providers 2018/19
Updated Indemnity Information
Somerset LMC move to NHS.net and One Domain
"Bytes in a Box" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Early Help Assessment form
Integrated Urgent Care Service for Somerset-Survey
Responsibility for prescribing between Primary and Secondary/Tertiary Care
Emergency E-Referrals MPH
Survey of GPs to Help inform the development of the new state-backed indemnity scheme
Somerset LMC move to NHS.net and One Domain
National Flu Immunisation 18/19
Top Tip
GP contracts 18/19 (England) announcement
Somerset's urgent out-of-hours GP service - Devon Doctors
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)
GP Services to Care Homes
GPC News March 2018
Update on syphilis from SWISH
Snowflakes and Heroes The Latest Blog From LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
E Referrals and Urgent Care
New OOH Provider
LARC
A word from the Cytology Lab
EMIS Health Analytics
Increase in Syphilis in Devon and Somerset: Briefing for primary and secondary care (There is currently an outbreak in East Devon)
Sessional GP Newsletter March
2018 LMC Conference News
GPC Weekly Update
Somerset LMC Conference Report
Adoption Process
Free GP Online training course for Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Richmond Group GP questionnaire on social prescribing in Somerset
Workload control in general practice
GP "Speed Dating" Recruitment evening
GDPR Guidance from GPC
GPC Roadshow slides and report from Dr Barry Moyse
GPC Prescribing Policy Group - Update Guidance
Referrals to the Millbrook Somerset Wheelchair Service
Dementia Support - Somerset Partnership
GP Trainee Newsletter - March 2018
All Somerset GPs
A little late in the day and only they only sent to PMs from the CCG at 3pm Today...
IMPORTANT - Information for Somerset GP practices
Date: Friday 2 March 2018
Somerset...
Communication, Communication, Communication the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
“Last Man Standing” and Partnership Deeds
Performance and advisory Group (PAG)
Improved Access-appointment take up
Somerset GP Board (SGPB) and your top 5 list (deadline extended to 9th March)
GDPR
Vaccine Update edition 275 February
Breast Care Centre
LMC Office due to the adverse weather the office is closed today, we are all contactable by e mail and please phone my mobile if you need to get in contact urgently 07887 566510
The Falsified Medicines Directive - New precautions to protect patients
Somerset GP Career Plus Scheme - May be for you if you are thinking of leaving the profession…
tQuest Performance Information
Seniority Figures 2014-15
MyDiabetes My Way
Somerset LMC and SGPET Recruitment Evening for GPs, 15 March, 18.30 Taunton Racecourse
"Looking Shifty" The Latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
GP Portfolio Role at T&S trust and in General Practice
Dr Harry Yoxall LMC Medical Director retirement
Removal of Pathway Navigator Application
Latest Sessional GP Newsletter Including Dr Zoe Norris's blog
LMC Roadshow on 18/19 contract changes and meet your GPC representative Tuesday 27th February (evening)
The National Child Measurement Programme (letter from SCC)
Somerset GP Board (SGPB) and your wish list letter attached (replies by 1st March)
Somerset GP Board "Recommendations to Somerset CCG on General Practice st Scale" Paper
Somerset LMC Newsletter Winter 2018
SPQS
LARC
Removal of mentally disturbed patients from the surgery
Somerset LMC and Somerset GP Education Trust Recruitment Evening 15th March 2018
SPH Board Members
"Don't Look Back In Anger" the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Change to provision of the teenage booster (Td/IPV) in Somerset from January 2018
Joint Working Contract and MOU
LMCs Buying Group and Flu Vaccines
Save The Date: 'General Practice Speed-Dating' Event 15th March 2018 Taunton Racecourse from 7 PM
LMC roadshow:meet your GPC Representative Tuesday 27th February please book online
PCSE Clacton Office Contact Changes from 5th Feb
Top Tip
Dr Harry Yoxall LMC Medical Director Retirement 21st February 2018 Taunton Racecourse
Collecting GP Practice Demand Information
LMC Roadshow-Meet your GPC Representative Taunton Racecourse 27th February 2018 19.00 Book online
GPC News January 2018
Another Scam
NHS Pension Update 2018 with Fairway Training Tuesday 6th Feb
Old Harry's Game The latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Dr Harry Yoxall LMC Medical Director Retirement
Choice of Flu Vaccine for the 2018 Immunisation season
Escalation Calls with NHSE Somerset CCG, Acute Trusts, Community Trust, and OOH
DBS Checks for Locums
GPC Elections
Somerset Mental Wellbeing Service (press release)
Updated prevalence guide, calculation and Searches for SPQS
LMC Practice Training
GP Health
Sessional GPs newsletter January
All Somerset GPs and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have issued advice on the prescribing and supply of antiviral medicines for the...
"Feisty Peeps" the latest blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
SPQS for 2018-19
Flu Immunisation Uptake By Practice
Ear Wax and Aural Toilet
NHSE Flu antiviral guidance
GPC Workload Survey
SPH and GP+Networking
Little Things that Make a Practice More Attractive to Locums
PCSE Surveys
Flu vaccination email to Teachers from Somerset County Council
Cameron Fund Autumn Newsletter
Technical Requirements for 2017/18 GMS Contract Changes-Version 3
Improved Access
E declaration FAQ
Frax and Fragility (Jane Austen does osteoporosis) The Latest blog from Nick bray LMC Chairman
Little things to make a practice more attractive to Locums & How to set up a Locum on T-Quest
Saving General Practice
Sessional GPs Newsletter November
Guidance for salaried GPs working under new models of care
School Flu sessions and catch-up arrangements
GPs Needed to Participate in “100 Day Challenge”
Early Help Assessment Forms
Online Consultations – Initial Expressions of Interest Sought
Flu Update
GPC News 3 - includes England LMC Conference News from 10 November
Somerset CCG Transgender Pathway - simple flow diagram to help GPs (available on the website)
A Reminder to Make Sure Your Tax Return is Accurate
Little Things that Make a Practice More Attractive to Locums
CQC - Provider Information Collection (PIC)
NHS England funded mobile ECG devices - Expressions of interest now invited
LMC Commentary - Items which should not normally be prescribed in primary care - link to commentary
TRAVAX - updated site is now live
Regular Employment Law Updates
Naval Gazing the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
LMC SCEPN Studyday developing the workforce 2nd November There are still a few places available, please book online
Somerset GP Board Review of CCG Proposal to extend use of Advice and Guidance
Private Medical Insurance
GMS1 forms advice
LMCs Buying Group Vaccines Offers 2018-19
CQRS New live service - GP appointments data collection in support of winter pressures
Video Update for Yeovil referring GPs
Next Symphony Programme Open Day
How to Make Prevalence Count for SPQS & QOF / CQRS - Making Your Claims Count
Lentells GP Money matters Autumn 2017
CQC consultation on fees closing date midday 18th January 2018
Amspar Distance learning Primary Care and Health Management Diploma starts 20th November 2017
Twitter
PREVENT Training
Transgender patients and aortic aneurysm screening
Childhood Imms
Private Services Offered by Your Practice Indemnity
SPH - Phase II NHS Pilot Pharmacists in Practice- Last call for practices to participate (deadline Monday 30 October) - link
NHS England Update on Flu Immunisation for Care Home Workers, message from Dr Julie Yates
LMC/CCG Workforce survey extended deadline 27th October
All Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The LMC have now received GPFV monies for further training in Signposting and Document flow in practice 17/18, we will be rolling out...
"Lets Dance" the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset LMC Autumn Newsletter
Flu Imms for Care Home Staff
LMC/SGPET Study Day Developing your workforce 2nd November please book online a few places remaining
Nick Robinson Chief Officer Somerset CCG Extraordinary Members' Meeting 11th October- LMC report of the evening
Latest Sessional GPs Newsletter
Gestational diabetes
EA codes
Top Tips and LMC Training
Letter from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman re CCG meeting with practices 11th October attached
NHS England “Third Available GP Appointment” Survey
Maternity and Paeds review
Annualisation within the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme
Severn Faculty RCGP Social Event for GPs approaching retirement and retired GPs
Chorizo on the Chin the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Catch up Flu Immunisation for School Age Children
Developing the Workforce Somerset LMC/SGPET Study Day Taunton Racecourse November 2nd Book online
Sessional GPs Newsletter September
NHS.Net addresses
LMCs Buying Group Change of supplier
All Somerset Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The CCG bulletin this week contains an article on e referrals to MPH, saying "As you may be aware NHS England has commissioned...
Frailty Coding and CQRS
Somerset GP Board
National Diabetes Audit
Violent Patients
General Practice is Changing
Dispensing and Non Dispensing patients
Somerset School Immunisations pathways 17-18
Scam requesting payment of invoice
GPC News September
Wake up and smell the coffee-latest blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
Developing your workforce studyday 2nd November Taunton Racecourse (Programme attached) please book online
GMS 2017/18 Frailty Contractual Guidance on Batch-coding
CQRS: individual GP level data
Somerset Safehouse
Latest Sessional GPs Newsletter
Introducing the New Medical Records Movement Tracking Service for your Practice training link to website
Devon Doctors (A free learning event open to Somerset clinicians,Taunton Racecourse, 27 September) link to website
All Somerset GPs and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
Please find attached a letter from Dr Nick Bray LMC Chairman in reference to our meeting yesterday with the CCG and their new Chief...
LMC Referral Leaflet
Results of GP Practice list closure survey
Influenza vaccine supply bulletin - September 2017
GP in Somerset is now on instagram as well as facebook @gpinsomerset or instagram.com/gpinsomerset
Top Tip...
The Birds and Bees- Latest Blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
Case Conference notes
Potential fraud scam re locums
IUC Fitter Forum Meeting 15th September Taunton
Whistle Blowing Freedom to speak up- Updated Staff Handbook
Referral leaflet
Top Tip
Locked and Loaded. The latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Somerset GP Board
Update on SBS incident
PCSE claims guidance
Vaccine Update - Flu Special edition 268 - August 2017
Resilience and the Somerset Practice Support Unit
Hepatitis B Vaccine Supplies-Recommendations for General Practice
Whistleblowing
New LMC Members Needed to represent South Somerset constituency and Sessional GPs
Updating Your Training Record with SDUC
GP Survey-Pharmacists working in General Practice
Updates to Somerset PGDs
Blog Cycle The latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
LMC and SGPET Websites
Save The Date- "Developing the Workforce" LMC/SGPET Study day Taunton Racecourse Thursday 2nd November (details soon)
Whistle blowing
Travax
Top Tips...
GPC News 1 - 21 July 2017
Vaccine Update - Special Infanrix hexa edition 266 - July 2017
????GPC Ballot of English Practices on Industrial Action - UPDATE
Sounds of Summer The latest Blog From LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
The LMC, SPH and the Locum Agency working together on the GP Career Plus project
CQC Information
Coding and Summarising help
Top Tip
Somerset LMC Summer Newsletter
Lifestyle medicine, Read to Snomed, Team GP, The Intermittent Diary of a "Mature" GP (Aged 55 and three quarters)
Document Workflow Training supporting documents
Transgender cervical cytology take 2
Emergency Oxygen Supply in Practices
GP Specialty Training
General Practitioners Committee (GPC) Ballot on Closing Practice Lists
Referral process for community dietetics
Capita reporting templates
Capita and the Pension Fiasco-what is going on? Part 4
RCGP Bright ideas awards
The Shrinking GP Workforce Latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
National and Local Variation Documents 2017/18
The LMC, SPH and the Locum Agency working together on the GP Career Plus project.
Primary Secondary Care Interface Guidance launched
Improved Access Patient Survey template
NHSmail update
Analysis of BMA GP Patient Survey 2017
Vaccine Update 265
CQC Consultation
This weeks Top Tip: Guide to correcting registered GP on Spine
Somerset GP Board
PCSE Monitoring Templates
National and Local Contract Variations 2017/18
CCG Enhanced Service Claim forms and reports
Lifestyle Medicine in Somerset
Pension Changes
Vaccine Update edition 264
Rock and A Hard Place: latest Blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
LMC Position Paper on the Implications of the Shrinking GP Workforce in Somerset
Team GP
Anticoagulation (Warfarin monitoring) Enhanced Service
Police requests for medical notes from general practice
Frailty Guide and Templates
Flu Immunisation of “At Risk” Patients last Winter
CQC Event Wednesday 5th July
GPC news June 2017
And finally "Tip of the week"
All Somerset Senior Partners and Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
The practice support team have developed a guide with protocols and templates for frailty to cover both the SPQS and contract...
Letter from Andrea Trill, Deputy Medical Director, TST : Significance for Primary Care of the Collaboration between TST and Somerset Partnership - Link to letter
Webinars for IBS patients
Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Bright Ideas - additional innovation/ideas added to website
Somerset LMC training
Here's One I Prepared Earlier - the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Training Grant Payment Delays
New NHSE rules on Temporary Practice Closure applications
The Life of a GP Working in Enhanced Primary Care
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Inaugural Conference, Saturday 1 July, Bristol
Always Record Relevant Clinical Observations Numerically
IR35 message from the Somerset Locum Agency
Indemnity – ARE YOU PROPERLY COVERED?
Capita and the NHS Pension Fiasco-what is going on Part 3
Practice information support service LMC/SPH
Somerset Change Manager
Glastonbury Festival
Update on Vaccine availability (reminder to practices that the LMC pays membership for Travax for all practices, if you need a log in please contact the LMC Office )
Vaccine Update 263 May 2017
Five Head NNW in 'Direction of Travel' Shocker the latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
LMCs Conference Edinburgh: Somerset LMC Report
CQC Consultation meeting with practices
Team GP - creating a United Primary Care Voice - a message from Dr Rosie Benneyworth
Somerset School Entry Hearing Screening programme ends July 2017
Vaccine Update Issue - EIW Special edition 262 - April 2017
Police "County Lines"
ELCPAD follow-up - emotional and practical support for GPs caring for dying patients in the community
RCGP’s Scientific Foundation Board is now open for applications for grants of up to £20,000 for primary care research
'Lame and Limping' the latest blog from Dr Nick Bray
GP Career Plus
IFRP and Referral for an Opinion
GP Payment Timetable and Guide Updated
Spam E mail
BBC 3 Pilot
Important further changes to Hospital Contract for 2017-9.
Important note on QOF Calculations and Prevalence (If your practice is still doing QOF please read this item)
The Learning Disabilities Extraction for CQRS
Child Vaccination and Immunisations
Head and Neck Study Day, 26 April at Dillington House, a few places have become available contact SGPET
Practice training
British Medical Tennis Association
All Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
We have been advised that practices who have not received their reports are being asked to email information and questions to enquiries@cqc.org.uk , putting...
Should have been a vet? latest blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
Actions to be taken following introduction of 2017/18 GMS Contract
RCGP GP Careers Fair Bristol-Practice open days
Vaccine update 261 April 2017
The Cameron Fund
CQC Insight
2017-18 Technical Requirements to Support GMS Contract
Appointments Policy
European Medical Directory
Somerset Naturally Healthy Month
GPC Chairman Chaand Nagpul E Newsletter
The Alternative Canary Latest blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
Somerset LMC Spring Newsletter 2017
NHS Standard Contract 17/18
Changes to the Statement of Fitness for Work form
EMIS Remote Consult: Sharing Agreement
Dols Legislative Change
Porter Dodson note to changing staff hours
Stop Smoking Enhanced service
LMC Position Paper on Improved Access (in full)
Significant event - NHS SBS
SWOT analysis
CQRS and Prevalence (SPQS)
Indemnity Payment Briefing note
Latest e Newsletter from Chaand Nagpaul focusing in the IR35 rules change
GPC News March
GPC HUB on GPFV
RCGP Mentor Scheme
All Somerset Practice Managers
Dear Colleagues
It appears that not all of you have received the correspondence from NHS Digital regarding this, after discussion with the BMA they have accepted...
SPQS and SSs' SOSs the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Dr Nick Bray
New GP Retainer Scheme
Medical Appraisal documentation access statement
Emis searches for the prevalence work
New Provider of Occupational Health
What's New for Sessional GPs e newsletter
CQC inspection of Vocare
HPV Vaccination for Boys
SPQS
Practice Support Advice Prevalence Searching and Read coding
Bogus Locum Company
QRISK2 Mapping Error Update: Enhanced Service now available
Chaand Nagpul March e newsletter
CQC-GP Insight
Currying Favour the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
RI Coding and support documents for practices
New Firearms Guidance Issued today by BMA with Template letters
Workforce Minimum Data Set March Extraction
Sessional Survey from GPC
Superannuation Returns Deadline 28th February
Locums Tax and Tested; changes to the IR35 Tax legislation from April 2017
Vaccine Update Edition 259 February 2017
GPC Roadshow: 2017/18 Contract Changes - presentation from 21 February
Access to Medical Reports Act 1998 has replaced the use of Subject Access Requests for insurance purposes - link to further information
LMC Buying Group - All practices can access the discounts that the Buying Group has negotiated on a wide range of products and services updated information
The IT helpdesk new opening times
Vaccine update: issue 258 February 2017, NIN special edition
Ab Fab the latest Blog from LMC Chairman Nick Bray
LARC Update
CQC GP Insight
Sessional GPs Newsletter February
LMCs conference 18&19 May-call for motions
2017/18 GMS Contract Announcement
GPC roadshow on Contract Changes 21st February Taunton please book online
Appointment of GP Advisor and Liaison Lead on the Somerset STP Programme Executive Group
Lead Manage Thrive a full day of education for Practices Managers funded by the GPFV please book online
GMC Lunchtime Tutorial on confidentiality 21st February
Alternative Reflections the latest Blog from LMC Chairman this week appraisal, STPs pneumococcal and how far can red wine travel!
GPC Road Show Contract Changes 17/18 21st February Holiday Inn Taunton please book
Rising Number of Flu A cases
LMC and SGPET Nurse Advisor
Lead Manage Thrive 28th February 2017
Vaccine Update Issue 257 - January 2017 - Immunisation news
RCGP GP Forward View Interim Assessment
SGPET Short Survey
RCGP Reinvigorating GP Careers Workshop
What can SPH do for us?
Porter Dodson Staff Handbook and Contracts
Childhood Imms Clinic
Nurse Appraisal training
Scam E mails
Vocare OOH service
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Exciting News for would be GP trainees considering training in the West Country
GPC News January 2017
GMC Lunchtime Session
"The Dead Canary Sketch" latest blog from Nick Bray Somerset LMC Chairman
Flu Immunisation Update
Progress on Group Indemnity Cover
The latest Sessional GPs e newsletter
GPFV Receptionist Training
Lead Manage Thrive:Practice Manager Day
Training for Reception and Clerical staff
GPC Roadshow
Stop blaming GPs: GPC Executive rebuttal of some of the media stories blaming GPs for the NHS crisis.
GPC Guidance for practices serving atypical populations
Hints and tips for dispensing contractors
"Thin Ice" Somerset LMC Chairman's Blog
Pathway Navigator – Solution to Problem with Opening Referral Forms
BMA Focus on draft MCP Contract
GP2GP v2.2b - Integration of Previously Registered Patient Record
Lead Manage Thrive! 28th February Taunton Racecourse
Vaccine Update 256 December
LMC Chairman's Festive Blog ***** ******* is coming to town!
Somerset LMC Newsletter December
Online Proxy Access by Parents and Carers to the Medical Record of Young People
LMC Letter to Care Homes re DNAR
Immunisation Posters
Clinical Pharmacists programme next phase
Long waiters and advice letter from Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Further Update on Shotgun and Firearms Certification
Chaand Nagpul Newsletter on the workload and patient safety survey
GPC List Management Guidance
Dealing with unfair comments on websites
Vaccine Update Edition 255 November
GMC free Lunchtime session- Raising and acting on concerns 14th December please book online
Have you downloaded the Somerset LMC APP yet?
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
Fresh Looks Thin Skin - LMC Chairman's latest blog
Chlamydia screening
Prescribing of...
Flu Immunisation Update
Amended BMA Guidance on Firearms Notifications from the Police
Ambulance Response to "Red Flag" Sepsis Admission Request
PSU update
Chaand Nagpaul e Newsletter
Sessional GPs Newsletter
GMC Podcasts from Lunchtime sessions now available on the LMC website
GMC Lunchtime session "raising and acting on concerns" at LMC offices 14th december
Trumped-LMC Chairmans latest blog
DNAR forms and Care Homes.
Pinnacle Health
GPC Report on PCSE/Capita Performance
GPC Update on Co Commissioning Nov 16
Vaccine Update Issue 254
Flu Vaccination for at risk under 2yrs
Scam e mail
Timely Notification of Flu Immunisations Given by Community Pharmacies
Domestic Abuse Service Update Newsletter
Free Porter Dodson Scoping Meetings
GPC Chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul newsletter
Letter from NHSE Solicitors Blake Morgan Re Childhood Pneumococcal Claim
Free appointment cards may not be what they appear
"The disease of unease" latest LMC Chairman's blog
EMIS Viewer
Flu Immunisation and Competition between GP Practices and Community Pharmacies
Seasonal Flu Vaccine offers 2017-18
Advertising in the BMJ
Vacancy for a Primary Care Change Manager in Somerset
Surveys
Patient Online Toolkits
PCSE Bulletin October
Christmas and New Year Period
Vaccine Update 253 October
Scam
Chaand Nagpauls Newsletter October
and finally...
Gongs Galore! the latest LMC Chairmans Blog
PMS Contract
Focus on Funding and support for general practice
Somerset Goes to Harrogate
Administration of Methotrexate and other Immunomodifiers by Primary Care Staff
Post Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV in Somerset
PCSE performance Monitoring
GP Workload and Future aspirations survey (sent directly to GPs by GPC completion by 31st October)
LMC Buying Group New Suppliers and new look website
Introduction to General Practice Thursday 20th October spaces available please book online
Somerset LMC Newsletter - October
GMC Guidance podcasts from the lunctime tutorials
Consultant Connect
Next Free GMC lunchtime tutorial. Wed 12 October, LMC Office
Leadership and Management for all doctors - please book on line
Places available on Somerset Practice Managers Conference - Taking the Strain, 18 October, don't forget to book your place
• Can I offer anyone a TUE? - LMC Chairman's latest Blog
• PCSE Performance Monitoring: voluntary proforma regarding experience of services provided by PCSE (Practices to complete)
• GP2GP Transfers and Dispensing Patients
• Presentation on the best nutrition advice for obesity, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes
• September edition of Vaccine update is now available. Issue 252 Link
• Medical Performers List Changes and PCSE
• Place available: 11 October, Understanding Prescribing (1 place) and 13 October, Improving Patient Experience - the access challenge (1 place) - book online
• Your Health Matters! Self-Care, Self-Aware at Dillington House 12th October - BMA event for members to foster resilience
• GMC Lunchtime tutorial - Leadership & management for all doctors, 12 October, LMC Office - further details on the website
• "Taking the Strain" Practice Managers Conference Taunton Racecourse 18 October book online
• The Bridge Sexual Assault Referral Centre - Conference 16 November 2016 - Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bristol
Focus On Gender Incongruence in Primary Care
"Taking the Strain" Practice Managers Conference Taunton Racecourse 18th October book online
Practice Adverts for RCGP conference 6-8th October
Implementing the GP forward view 10th November BMA conference for SW GP
Mini Guide to the purposes and activities of the GPDF
GPC News September
We need to talk ablout KP-LMC Chairman's latest Blog
LMC Discussion paper on Somerset CCG and Primary Care Commissioning
NHS Standard Hospital Contract Guidance and Template letters
Electronic MED3 User Guide
Capita and Performers list
Chaand Nagpaul Newsletter
Somerset School Imms Pathway
The GP Earnings and Expenses Report 2014/15
LARC Contract
Advice for NHS General Practitioners on Military Veterans attending with concerns on use of Mefloquine
Capita
BMJ Careers Somerset LMC Members Benefits Package
Letter to NHS England re Medical Indemnity
Inactivated influenza vaccines for the childhood flu vaccination programme are now available to order on ImmForm
Its been fun, but.... The Latest LMC Chairman's blog
Inappropriate Requests
Pneumococcal Claim
Safe Working in General Practice
Time for Quality and Safety Chaand Nagpauls Newsletter
Taking the Strain-Practice Managers Conference 18th October Taunton Racecourse Book online
Leading Collaboratively within GP Networks
Measles Outbreak
Disposal of Clinical Equipment Cleaning Fluid
LARC update
Risperidone-Paliperidone
Sessional GPs e newsletter August
GPC Focus on IA and undated Resignations
Advice on preventing telephone fraud
Whooping Cough in Pregnancy - Polish Translation
Best Practice in Nursing 19-20 Oct NEC Birmingham-
Emis Viewer Access Third Party information
Notes from LMCs Meeting with Capita in London 10th August
Somerset County Council Contract: Commissioning of Enhanced Contraceptive Services
Notes from GPFV afternoon event for LMCs CCGs and NHSE 9th August in Taunton
RCGP annual Conference 6-8 October 2016 Harrogate
Save The Date-18th October 2016 Practice managers conference Taunton Racecourse
Vaccine Update 249-July
All Somerset Practice Managers and Nurses email sent on behalf of Sue Mulvenna
Dear Colleagues
The new local SW Hep A PGDs are now signed off, and on the NHSE South website – they start from...
General Practice Forward View announcements
Somerset LMC Newsletter July
Do you have bright ideas that you could share with other practices?
GPC News July 2016
Antihistamine and prescribing
Firearms Licence
Instructing Patients on Collecting Urine Samples: How do you do it?
Wessex LMCs Lunch and Learn
CQRS and Enhanced services Training
LMC Chairmans Blog part 4 ( Post Brexit. Maintenant le chat est vraiment parmi les pigeons...)
PSU event Thursday 14th July Taunton Racecourse-Practical Steps Towards Sustainability and Integration
E referrals for tonsillectomy and varicose vein surgery
Audiology referrals and ear wax
Commissioning of Enhanced Contraceptive Devices in Somerset General Practices
General Practice Funding changes
Update on Capita/PCSE
Care Certificate
Vaccine Update issue 248
Somerset LMC Media campaign-General Practice in Somerset- Great Place Great Potential
The PSU-Practical Steps towards Sustainability and Integration 14th July Taunton racecourse book online
GMC free lunchtime tutorials
Chaand Naguls newsletter
“Apprenticeships
Vaccine Update 247 special edition
Flu Vaccine best practice guide for GPs
PSU (provider support unit) event 14th July Taunton Racecourse
Capita
Patient queries on the notes of deceased patients or patients no longer registered
GPC News June 2016Health & Safety Training 7th July at Glastonbury Surgery spaces available book online https://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/events/1685
Standard NHS Contract for CCG Enhanced Services
New to Practice Nursing Course
PCSE Stakeholder Bulletin - June 2016 (Capita and medical records)
SGPET BLS Update - 23 June
Porter Dodson - Hot Topics flyer - Managing poor performance and attendance seminar
New Insulin Prescription Charts for Community Use
Ambulance Response Programme Clinical Coding Trial at SWAST
LMC Chairman's Blog: a personal account and insight into the role of the LMC chairman and what it involes
Annual Flu letter and plan 16/17
Requests for Access to the Records of Deceased Patients
Chaand Nagpul GPC Chairman Newsletter
Sessional GPs enewsletter
All Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and Previous updates can be found here
Somerset LMCs Newsletter May 2016
This will go out as a hard copy...
NHS Standard Contract with the CCG for Enhanced Services
GPC "Focus on the NHS England General Practice Forward View"
Indemnity Arrangements for Student Nurses
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates can be found here
Somerset LMC full Commentary on GP Forward View
Confederation Meeting
PCSE and...
Somerset GP Provider Confederation Meeting
PMS Contract
Specialist Prescribing letter to GMC from GPC
Outlining concerns regarding specialist prescribing, such as for those with gender dysphoria.
Responsibility for Checking Contents of GPs Emergency Bags & Acting on MHRA Drug Safety Alerts
Firearms correspondence Templates
GPC Advice
Not to Issue Both an FP10 and a Private Prescription
Service Charge Recovery
"My Four Years Backward View" Dr Sue Roberts attached
GPC News April
PGD notice Board Includes new PHE PGD for MMR
Sessional GPs elections
Scam
Primary Care Laboratory use survey results
Somerset Partnership Domestic Abuse Newsletter Spring 2016
HSCIC is changing its name to NHS Data
General Practice Forward View
Thyroxine (infertility patients)
Sessional GPs e newsletter April
Shingles PGD (now available)
DEC Certificates
BMA Event: End of life care 25th May Bristol
Hypertension Survey
Vaccine Update 244 - Special Edition BCG Supply, April 2016
An Opportunity to become a GP Appraiser, NHS England South, Southwest - link to further information
NEW LMC Chairman
PSU (Provider Support Unit) GP Options Documents
Firearms guidance update – message on behalf of John Canning, Chair of the Professional Fees Committee
Unplanned admissions DES 16/17
GP+ Networking pilot group
Responsive Safe and Sustainable: Our Urgent Prescription for General Practice (New GPC Doc) please read
Locum ees & ers payment via BACS
Appraisal Toolkits
Somerset Together ‘Option C’
Managing workload
GP Responsibility for Diagnostic Tests Undertaken in Hospital (New Templates)
New ES and PMS reviews.
GPs as Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessors
Publication of NHS payments to general practice and GP net earnings - England
LMC Office
PSU (Provider support unit)
Online Access
Press Release for Practices
DWP Bulletin for GPs
GPC News Issue 8 March 2016
MEN ACWY
Revalidation guidance for GPs update
NICE Survey
Bright Ideas
Pharmacy Minor Ailments Scheme to End
Payment timetable with codes
Local and National Enhanced Services
LMCs Buying Group Update
Blue stream academy
Chaperone Training
TQuest
Health Protection Reports
Effective support for children and families in Somerset
GP Contract agreement 2016/17
GPC News February 2016
Online Portal-Supplies and Medical Records
Pertussis in Pregnancy; Message from Public Health
Men B Vaccine shortage
Images on Websites and publications
FrontDesk appointments service
Patient Online services - information available here
Urgent Prescription for General Practice BMA resources available here
Somerset Locum - monthly pension forms
?Chaand Nagpaul Newsletter
Somerset LMC training
GPST Conference & Careers Fair Engineers’ House, 9 March 2016
UWE open evening for new Physician Associate studies programme - 24 February.
Somerset Together-Yes But Are We?
Somerset LMC Newsletter Issue 201 February 2016
PCSE (formerly Patient and Practitioner services)
GP2GP Version 2.2a update
PGDs
Resettlement of Refugees from Syria
Relaunch Of SWEDA 25 February 2016
Indicators no longer in QOF
Phlebotomy Service in North Reception MPH
Fraud Alert
Urgent Prescription for General Practice BMA resources available here
Letter to Professor Nigel Sparrow re proposed CQC fee increases from the South West Regional LMCs
Somerset LMC Chairman report on LMCs special conference
GPC news reporting on the special LMCs Conference
Chaand Nagpaul Newsletter includes results of CQC survey, and the prescription for General Practice
Interim Algorithm for assessing pregnant women witha history of travel during pregnancy to areas with a history of Zika Virus Transmission
Junior Doctors industrial action BMA advice for General practice
Are you worried that you may not be able to meet your NHS contract requirements?
Somerset Together-Yes but are We? Tuesday 9th February 7.30 PM Taunton Racecourse (supper from 6.45)
Patient online Access
Somerset Together- Yes But are We? Tuesday 9th February 7.30 PM Taunton Racecourse (supper from 6.45)
South West Regional LMCs survey for the Special LMCs conference Saturday 30th January 2016
Flu Update
Roche Coagucheck Strips
Emis DEM 004
DSQS Face to Face DRUMS (dispensing practices only)
Updated PGD and PSD guidance
Download the Somerset LMC App
Investing in Primary Care ES
Antivirals Now Indicated for Treatment of Flu
Well@Work - Baseline Health Questionnaires (BHQ's)
Vaccine Update - Special Edition 2016
Payment for avoiding unplanned admissions
Diabetic Retinopathy (GP2DRS) - for information
Somerset LMC and Somerset GP Education trust Accounts 14/15CQC
Consultation on Fee Increase
QOF Business Rules V33
Flu Vacs
Health Education South West commissioned courses for practice Nurses
Pneumococcal E/S extraction
Cessation of national supply of paracetamol sachets for the MenB immunisation programme
Chaand Nagpul (chairman GPC) Newsletter
LMC Commentary on the Response to the supreme court judgment/Deprivation of Liberty
Cameron Fund Partnership Clinics
Functions of the Provider Support Unit
Appraisal tool kits after March 2016
NICE GP Advisory Group
GP2GP v2.2a – Filing of New Patient Records – for EMIS PracticesUnplanned admissions DES: How often does a care plan need to be reviewed for patients remaining on the AUA register from previous years?
Download the Somerset LMC APP
Anticoagulation Monitoring Service Revision
GPC Guidance on New Models of Care
Physician Associates GPC Briefing paper
Microbial Resistance - e-learning package
OOH Service
Technical problems with Disharge Summaries from T&S letter attached
Request from BMA for GPs to help with audit of research requests
Men ACWY for freshers (missed cohort) - updated FAQ
Vaccine Update 237 December
COG prescribing letter and data collection form
Guidance on requirements for registering with a GP
Dramatic Benefits from Primary School Age Flu Vaccination Pilots
CQC publishes new web tools for GP practices
Chaand Nagpaul’s latest newsletter
One place available - Medical Terminology for non-clinical staff, 25 November, Glastonbury Surgery, book on-line
Domestic Abuse
Treatment of Overseas Visitors
Guidance for Practices relating to industrial action
EU Directive cross-border healthcare - England & Wales
Path Lab survey
LMC Newsletter November 2015 Issue 199
How to provide Primary Medical Care with fewer GPs in the event of a crisis
Somerset Provider Support Unit
Primary Care Transformation Fund
AUA and Named GP CQRS data
Vaccine Update 236 A special issue providing the latest information on MenACWY vaccine availability.
Christmas and New Year opening arrangements
Surveys
Pneumococcal Back Payments
SPQS
X Ray referrals to MPH
Upper limb orthopaedic pathway
Flu Jabs for Locums (The CCG have confirmed that they are happy to reimburse practices for the Locums Flu Jabs)
Qualitative research with GPs to explore their views of joining and leaving the profession
HSCIC patient objections
GPC News 3 - 16 October 2015
Flu Advert and the National NHS Stay well this winter campaign
Information also attached
Vaccine Update 235
Chaand Nagpul Blog Oct 23rd
DSQS Update for dispensing Practices only, Payments for Pneumococcal Vaccine and HIB / Men C Booster Vaccine (NHS England Special bulletin), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening - Continuing Success, Flu Immunisation in Community Pharmacy, Dr Chaand Nagpuls Letter to the profession
DNs Remote access to EMIS, Non e Referrals to MPH, Capita Request for Premises information, Practice Collaboration from Theory to Practice, 'Responsible, safe and sustainable: Towards a new future for general practice' GPC Document, Patients who decline a flu vaccination or are vaccinated by other agencies; instructions for EMIS web systems attached, Focus on Phasing out of seniority payments, Meningococcal B for infants – FAQs
Translator Software for Medicines Labelling, Superannuation and out of Hours Work, Transfer of patient blood, kidney and urine monitoring to Somerset patients of kidney transplant recipients, CQC Top Tips, Somerset LMC County Meetings, LMC Locum Pack, Vaccine Update edition 233
Council Tax rebates, Implanted cardiac device deactivation and decontamination (information GPs who explant devices post mortem), Nursing Home payments, Childhood Flu Years 1 & 2, Porter Dodson e bulletins
Requests by Secondary Care to Follow up results, Prior approval of Funding for Tonsillectomy and Varicose Vein surgery, New Terminology for and LMC Roadshows, More "Nos" to say to Transfer of Work, Flu Vaccinations, Meningitis B Vaccine, CQRS - CCGOIS Information Request, Changes to the SMS messaging and funding from the 1st October 2015, Display Energy Certificate (DEC) - change in requirements
Who is eligible for the 2015 to 2016 shingles vaccine, Vaccine Update Issue 231 (July/August), ?Focus on Subject Access Requests for insurance purposes - Updated version August 2015, The August edition of the sessional GP enewsletter is available here, RCGP Survey on the Second Cycle of Appraisal and Revalidation
Taunton Radiotherapy Late Effects Service, Fit For Work scheme now available in the South West, Communication between Somerset NHS 111/OOH Service & GP Practices, Temporary EPaCCS Template, GP Clincial Champions Programme - 6 month contract, Somerset LMC Roadshows Practice Collaboration-From Theory to Practice Book Online
Controlled Drugs Fraud by Practice Staff, GPs with Section 12 Approval (or equivalent) Needed to Become DoLS Assessors, Vaccs and Imms Guidance 2015/16 Updated, Cold Calling to sell Medication (Scam), Video Conferencing solutions survey
Somerset LMC Roadshows Practice Collaboration-From Theory to Practice, Abnormal Results from Tests Requested By Other Clinicians, Out of Hours Patient Special Messages, Supporting Sustainable General Practice in the South West attached, Updated PGD and PSD guidance - England only, CQC Inspections are changing to have a dedicated inspector for each CQC area, Meet the New CQC Team 6th October, YDH E-Referral Collaborative Workshop Day, Flu Fighters toolkit is now live
Flu Immunisation 2015, Somerset LMC Roadshows Collaborative working: Dates for your diary, Open Access Echocardiography Services, Focus on Subject access requests for insurance purposes, Questionnaire on Quality Indicators in Primary Care, What CQC loos for in relation to Safeguarding?
Use of SARs by Insurance firms to obtain medical records, Special Patient forms for OOH, Changes to Wheelchair Services, Focus on the global sum allocation formula (Carr-Hill Formula) - England, Cold Calling to sell medication (scam)
CQC publishes examples of outstanding practice in new online toolkit for GPs Please see link, CQC Development Workshop 30th July , there are a few places still available please see full detail here
Joint statements on Duty of care for hospital test results and drugs recommended from outpatient clinics, Datix issue - message post 111/OOH calls, Concerns about Medical Indeminity Cover or Cost?, Recent FOI request on Care.Data, Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice, Staff Holiday Update from, Porter Dodson attached and in full on website here, Vaccine Update 230 June 2015
OCP (organisation Crime Profile) and the National Contract, GPC guidance - Focus on the government's new deal, Chaand Nagpul GPC Chairman Newsletter, New and amended meningococcal vaccination programmes for 2015-16 - England - correction, General Extraction Service-Investigation, Changes to Wheelchair services
Guiding Principles for GP Networks-GPC Document June 2015, GPC News June Edition, New and Amended Meninigococcal Vaccination Programmes For 2015-16, Business rules – enhanced services - England, Extended Hours DES – Message from the GPC, First Impressions from the ARM: Report from the Chair of the BMA South west Regional Council, Appraisal tool kits after March 2016, Changing patients between LH-RH agonists, Supporting New Models of Care’ Workshop to be held on 17 July 2015 at Canalside, Bridgwater
Follow up after Bariatric Surgery, Dispensing and nursing homes, Sessional GP Newsletter The June edition of the sessional GP enewsletter is available here, PMS Reviews, FOI Request Care.Data Update, LMC Training
Temporary Residents and Forgotten Medicines, Freedom of information request, Group A Streptococcal Infections, Seasonal Tick bite Reminder, Changes to wheelchair services
Insurance Company Requests for Patient Records, Outcome Based Commissioning, Processing of Genital Tract specimens for bacterial vaginosis, Cold Calling to Sell Medication, Remedial action in response to the Dridex malware attack important action for affected practices (reminder), FP34s and information Governance training 11th June
Somerset LMC Studyday Report Coalition or Competition: General practice in a 24/7 society, LMCs Conference Report, Vaccine Update, NHS Protect workshop:NHS Standards for frraud and security, Pension Update for GPs, 9th June at The Canalside, Bridgwater - places are still available, details on the website, CQC Visits in Somerset during July
Electronic PMAR Reporting from EMIS Web, Sessional GP enewsletter, Patient Group Directions (PGD) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD), Vaccine Update, GP +
Avoiding unplanned Admissions summary of changes for 15/16, GPC News April
New out of hours service from July 2015, GP survey request.. is it valuable or is it a game?, EHIC Scheme, Locums Random case analysis, SAT is closing down, Funding opportunities for apprentices, Getty Images
Care Certificate, CPI (contractor population index), LMC Studyday May 14th 2015, Reporting patient safety incidents that occur in general practice, May Vaccine Update, GPC position on the minimum workforce dataset Updated, LMC meetings
Somerset LMC Studyday "Coalition or Competition" Thursday 14th May 2015, Medical Indemnity Cover-Tell Insurers about the change in Clinical Working, LMC Survey on GP Retention and Recruiting, New Primary Care Liaison Manager at YDH, GP and practice Bulletin April 2015, The Future Of General Practice Survey results, QOF Business Rules V31, Somerset Podiatry Service
Prostap, Annual Flu Immunisation plan 15/16, Men C Freshers Programme, Vaccine Update special March edition, Vaccination and Immunisation programme 2015/16, New Out of Ours Service From 1st July, GP networks GPC Database, GP Networks a Step by Step Guide
Pneumococcal back payments, QOF guidance 2015-16 – England, Focus on GP Contract Payments, GP Induction and Refresher course, Clinical Hazardous Waste - Registration with the Environment Agency, LMC and SGPET Websites, Work force Minimum Dataset, Consultation on Community and Primary Care Workforce Development, Smoking Cessation Update, Downs and Dementia baseline screening programme, Occupational Hep B, CQC Update, GPC News March 2015
SPQS Sign Up Arrangements, Workforce Minimum Dataset update, Focus on New Care model Vanguard Sites, Locums and Smart Cards, Smokefreelife Somerset, All things CQC, GPC Guidance on list closures
Somerset LMC Unfunded Work survey, Sharing Health Check Data with ToHealth, GPC statement - Generic prescribing of Pregabalin, Focus on the new, IT requirements for the GP Contract in England, Seniority Factors 2011/12, GPC statement - Generic prescribing of Pregabalin , Vaccine Update March 2015
SPQS update attached, ToHealth Update, Lymphoedema, One Page Locum Pack, The Care Certificate, Recognition of Acute Sepsis in Primary Care, Depo Provera Patient Group Direction (PGD), Fraud and bribery Risks In Primary Care, Somerset Practice Nurse information on School Immunisations, GPC Guidance on GP Networks If you are a GP asking these questions this guidance sets out:
NEWS/UPDATE BOARD - This and past updates can be found here
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Outcome Based Commissioning, Childhood Flu
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