MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Ballot Update from GPCE
Clinical News/Updates
- New NHS Vaccination Programme Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GPC/BMA Collective Action
- GPC Patient Information
- LMC GP Connect Survey
- Return to Work Course for GPs on Maternity Leave
Training/Events
- Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event Wednesday 4th September at Taunton Racecourse
- UWE CPD Module Application Information
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
The Health & Self Care Podcast (Previously Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcast) - this week... What is Health and Self Care?
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
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GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
And so it begins contd....
Clinical News/Updates
- Amendment to seasonal flu 2024/25
- New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18
- Rheumatology at Musgrove
- Changes to the referral process for YDH and Community MSK Physio Services
- Cardiology reporting ECGs through Musgrove Hospital
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Pathology Lab (update re systems down)
- LMC GP Connect Survey
- Intramuscular Pabrinex requests from SDAS
News from the GPC
- *Save the Date* - Practice Finance Health joint webinar 7 August 12:30-14:00
- Template letter requesting access to a patient’s record
- GP Connect update
Training/Events
- Connecting the Dots
- Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Care
- How to design a career you'll love with Dr Rachel Morris
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: 'The gut microbiome: implications for metabolic health and practical dietary considerations' - with Lesley Harper - Thursday 18 July 2024,...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
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And So it Begins cont..
GPAS (General Practice Alert State) - No data available due to network problems
Clinical News/Updates
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- BMA Letter to the New Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
- Patient Safety Alerts
- Domestic abuse awareness campaign during the football season
- Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a final cohort of the GP Assistants programme due to begin towards the end of the year
- Are you making the most of your Buying Group membership?
Training/Events
Resources
- Resources to supporting children and young people with their gender identity
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
PCP Meeting: 'The gut microbiome: implications for metabolic health and practical dietary considerations' - with Lesley Harper - Thursday 18 July 2024,...
MD Soundbites!
And So It Begins
Somerset LMC Position on the PCN Pilot Project
Clinical News/Updates
- GPC News - RSV NHS Vaccination Programme/Webinars
- Guidance for Prescribing in UTIs
- New Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) from 9 September 2024
- Somerset Treatment Escalation Plans (STEP)
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- BMA England - Focus on Spending the PCN DES Capacity and Access Payment Funding
Training/Events
- Primary Care Acute & Urgent Care Hackathon Tuesday 16th July, Exeter 10.00-16.00
- Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event Wednesday 4th September at Taunton Racecourse
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Practical Magic - Basic Life Support and Emergencies in Practice - This session on Thurs 4th July 2024, 7-9pm at Prince of Wales, Ham Hill TA14 6RW, will...
MD Soundbites! New this week - School requests for toilet passes
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
If Not Now, When?
GPC News - Contraceptive Services & NHS Education Funding Agreement 2024/27
Clinical News/Updates
- BMA Covid & Flu Vaccination Letter
- GP Contract 2024/25 Imposed Changes Guidance
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Safe Working in General Practice - Inspiration for Change - Podcast
- University of Bristol Research Project
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - 'Osteoporosis', 27th June Walnut Tree, North Petherton
Cancer & Palliative Care Study Day, Wed 3 July 2024,...
MD Soundbites! - GPs Are On Your Side & Remember the GPC England Non-Statutory Ballot
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
GPC News
- GPC England Non-Statutory Ballot for GP Contractors/ Partners
- Campaign Materials for GPs and Practice Teams
- GP Appointment Data
- Seasonal Flu Immunisation Programme QIVr Vaccine
Clinical News/Updates
- Connecting the Dots Meeting Tuesday 25th June 1-2pm - Womens Health
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GP Assistants Programme
- GP Working with Rough Sleepers Opportunity
- Learning From Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) Primary Care
- What Makes Patients Happy?
Training/Events
- QOF Update, Enhanced Services & Health & Safety Training
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Primary Care Practitioners Group - A request to all Allied Healthcare Professionals. Our PCP Group that meet 6 weekly would really like to encourage more...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- AI for Suspected Skin Cancer Referrals - SFT
- Clinisys ICE Ordercomms - Change to Go-Live Date
- Inclisiran Update
- Routine Falls Referral Pathway Changes
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- BMA – “GPs Are On Your Side”
- CHIS Childhood Immunisation Letters
Training/Events
- It Pays To Go Green - How Sustainability Can Save Money and Lives in Your Organisation Webinar
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Top Tips - click here
- MMR Shingrix
- National Funding Framework (NFF)
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
The SGPET programme for this year is drawing to a close but we still have a number of evening meetings and study days to attend. The next study day is the...
Sent to all Somerset GPs and Practice Managers This and previous updates are available here
MD Soundbites! Making our team flourish...
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- BMA “Calling all GPs” are your membership details up to date?
- GP Workforce data
- Storage for Lloyd George notes for sale
Training/Events
-General Practitioners Committee (GPC) England Roadshow 19th June 2024
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.... Moving On
Top Tip - click here - New NFF Specification and Important Deadlines
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET Diversity Study Day - 19th June, Taunton Racecourse, see programme here. Places still available.
Expressions of interest for a GP Health Inequality...
MD Soundbites!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Closure of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
- Infected Blood Inquiry – Hepatitis C Testing
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- GPC Locum Survey
- IF NOT NOW.... WHEN? Protect Your Practices, To Protect Your Patients. GPC England Officer Team Roadshow Webinar 20th June
Training/Events
- GP Dermoscopy Training
- Guidance and Roadmap Requirements Q&A for Employers of ARRS Funded Paramedics - Information/Support Session for Somerset Practice Managers/PCN Managers 4th June via Microsoft Teams
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Top Tips - click here
- National Funding Framework (NFF)
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Guidance and Roadmap Requirements Q&A for Employers of ARRS Funded Paramedics - Information/Support Session for Somerset Practice Managers/PCN Managers -...
MD Soundbites! - GP Diary – Your essential tool for workload management
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Connecting the dots newsletter
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Practitioners Committee (GPC) England Roadshow 19th June 2024
- IF NOT NOW.... WHEN? Protect Your Practices, To Protect Your Patients. GPC England Officer Team Roadshow Webinar 20th June 2024
- Premises Costs Directions
- Would you like to make sure you are CQCFIT?
- BMA Wellbeing resources
- Change of Title for Trainee Nursing Associates (TNA)
- ORCHA Somerset Apps Library
- NHSE Advanced Practice Digital Badge - e-Portfolio
Training/Events
- Guidance and Roadmap Requirements Q&A for Employers of ARRS Funded Paramedics - Information/Support Session for Somerset Practice Managers/PCN Managers 4th June via Microsoft Teams
- ICB Safeguarding Level 3 training event - 26th June 2024
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Top Tips - click here
- National Funding Framework (NFF) 2024/25
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
SGPET Diversity & Inclusion Study Day, 19th June, Taunton Racecourse, see programme here Places still available
Following on from our Metabolic Health...
MD Soundbites! New this week... GP leaders in England vote to launch a ballot for collective action!
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Dermatology Service Changes
- Transfer of Care from Paediatrics to ADHD Team as they are Approaching Adult Age
- Weight Management Service Update
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- IF NOT NOW.... WHEN? Protect Your Practices, To Protect Your Patients. GPC England Officer Team Roadshow Webinar 20th June
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Training/Events
- Save the Date - Somerset LMC/Training Hub GP Recruitment Event Wednesday 4th September at Taunton Racecourse
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.... Sudden Bereavement
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Leg Ulcer Assessment Update, Louise Vickery, Vascular Nurse Specialist - MPH (SGPET), 16th May Taunton Racecourse - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
South Somerset...
MD Soundbites! New this week... new operating models
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
News from the GPC
Clinical News/Updates
- Are you measles ready? Knowledge up to date? Know how to manage? IPC measures in the practice updated?
- Routine Falls Referral Pathway Changes
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- ARRS Funded Paramedics
- GP Pastoral Care Officers Wanted
- Learning Organisation Approval Process
Training/Events
- Digital Campaigning Masterclass with Gregor Poynton: from the rebuild General Practice team 16th May 12.30-13.30
- GP Group Maternity Coaching Course
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
Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - 'Update on Osteoporosis', 14th May, Walnut Tree, North Petherton 7.30pm
14th May & 21st May - Practice Nurse:...
MD Soundbites! New this week... Measles
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Access to Documents Held in the GP System
- Adult ADHD Referral Process
- Epimax Ocular Irritation - from Mr Indy Sian Consultant Ophthalmologist MPH
- Keeping up to date with Somerset’s SEND Local Offer
- Ordercomms - Date of Change to ICE for Pathology
- Vitamin D Service Has Resumed
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Bristol Medical School Medical Student Placements
Training/Events
- Green Impact for Health Conference July 3rd 2024 - Hosted by Frome Medical Practice in conjunction with Royal College of General Practitioners Severn Faculty
Resources
- Sign Up for Allied Health Professionals Regional Updates
Safe Working in General Practice (BMA) This guidance is regularly updated with new items and suggestions
Job Vacancies
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Podcasts - this week... Taking a Breath
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
Sessional/Locum GP Lunchtime Session: A time to share learning from interesting cases - (Remote via MS Teams) 9th May 13.00-13.45
The South Somerset...
MD Soundbites! New this week... meeting with Katie Bramall-Stainer
GPAS (General Practice Alert State)
Clinical News/Updates
- Cervical Screening
- COVID Therapeutics
- LARC Payments
- Intrauterine Devices for Endometrial Protection as Part of HRT
- Tier 2 Weight Management Options for Patients
- Transfer of Care from Paediatric to ADHD Team
Information for GP Partners/Salaried/Locums/Practice Managers
- Agenda For Change DHSC Payment - Practice Nurses
- Feedback on New Father's Project Proposal
- NHSE Funding Available for IP/NMP & GPN Fundamentals for 2024-25
- PCSE Seniority Payment Reconciliation Process
- Somerset Vaccination Service & Housebound Patients
Training/Events
- How does valuing diversity in our primary care teams positively impact care and team morale?
- South Somerset Primary Care Evening Meeting - Lessons learned from the diabetes recovery programme. How to improve the care of people with diabetes by reviewing processes
- Supporting Children Questioning their Gender
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
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'...
MD Soundbites! this week... BMA Update - share your thoughts with us
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
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Domestic Abuse
Treatment of Overseas Visitors
Guidance for Practices relating to industrial action
EU Directive cross-border healthcare - England & Wales
Path Lab survey
