We are limiting our correspondence to practices during this urgent crisis. If you have any queries in the meantime, please do contact us through the normal channels telephone 01244 313 483 or email jhughes@cheshirelmc.org.uk
We have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming programme until further notice. We will keep your names on the database and hopefully contact you in the future to rearrange the programme.
Best wishes
Stay safe.
Dear colleagues, as you know the Special Conference of English LMCs was held this week to discuss the outcome of national negotiations and the contract agreement. The motions at the special conference focused on a wide range of contract related issues, including pay tr...
The UK has now moved from the containment to the delay phase of response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and new guidance has been issued (links below). The RCGP, BMA and RCN are interpreting this in the context of general practice, including the out of hours setti...
Dear colleagues, as you know the Special Conference of English LMCs was held this week to discuss the outcome of national negotiations and the contract agreement. The motions at the special conference focused on a wide range of contract related issues, including pay tr...
This is a valid question which is asked by GPs from time to time. This is a brief reminder of the purpose of GPDF, how it uses the funds gathered from GPs via LMCs with the aim of supporting and advancing general practice read...
The Cheshire CCGs will come together to work as one single strategic commissioner for Cheshire from April 2020. A message from Claire Watson, Cheshire CCG Accountable Officer
To support the evolution of clinical commissioning to form a stronger and more efficient strat...
As part of the ongoing discussions between GPC and NHS E/I on the digital first agenda, it was agreed we would circulate their guidance to GPs on offering online services to their patients. It is available here
The BMA has published new guidance designed to support members to engage with and influence their local STPs and ICSs, building on our previous work on integration and our wider messaging around the importance of clinical engagement. The guidance, which is available on...
The BMA has sought clarity from NHS Business Services Authority on annualising for sessional GPs who are members of the 2015 career average revalued earnings scheme. Locums who work out-of-hours can now be afforded a different pension status as part of the 2015 scheme....
In the news this morning, we have been commenting in the Daily Mail after a major leak yesterday of HIV patients’ identities, which now sparks fears a...
Leaked HIV patients’ identities
July 1, 2015
You may have seen a lot of coverage today on personal health budgets, we responded to this story over the weekend with this statement.
