Getting Involved with the LMC
You may have heard about Somerset Local Medical Committee or LMC and visited the website but do you know what it actually looks like or how it works? Likewise with the BMA – you may hear about the General Practitioner’s Committee or GPC but what does that mean to you? If you are interested in finding out more about us or becoming a member then please consider coming along as an observer to one of our committee meetings. Simply send an email to us at somersetlmc.office@nhs.net
These are some of the comments received:
- “Really good experience”
- “Perfect introduction, very helpful, especially introducing lots of the new terms.”
- “I better understand not only the function of the LMC but the structure of the NHS in general. I also better understand the role of the GP and have developed an interest in medical politics as a result”
- “Firstly it helped me learn more about the NHS and primary care structure and largely about the role of the LMC and how much they have to offer when I eventually qualify as a GP.”
- It was really a very helpful and educational experience and has meant I would seriously think about further involvement with the LMC.
How to Become an LMC Committee Member
Elections are held every four years under the terms of the LMC constitution, and all GPs are eligible for nomination and election. Sessional GPs i.e. those who are not Partners, may choose to stand in their geographical area, or for sessional seats. Should you wish to be considered for election please send your details to somersetlmc.office@nhs.net and visit our website :
Somerset GP Education Trust
The Somerset GP Education Trust (SGPET) is an initiative by Somerset LMC and the Somerset GP Education team to support Somerset GPs with their on-going education and professional development. Our Sessional GP Educator is Dr. Hannah Gales- further information
Somerset Community Education Provider Network
Community Education Provider Networks are being set up right across the South-West on the directions of Health Education England. Their job is to help improve the capabilities and capacity of the workforce in primary and community care through increased education and training opportunities for individuals and teams across professional and organisational boundaries. Further information and events can be found on the SGPET website
Local support
GPC Sessional GP Sub Committee SW Regional representative is Dr Mark Selman, email to: mark.selman@nhs.net
General Practitioners Committee (BMA) Sessional GP Committee
