The BMA’s new guidance on training is now available online. Click the link here to view: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/gp-practices/gps-and-staff/practice-staff-training-resource This is mainly aimed at practices in England due to the specific issues they have faced with inappropriate training demands/requests from CCGs and CQC, but it should be of interest to all practices. We hope that practices will find this resource helpful when making training decisions and the BMA will update this as and when necessary.
GPS (Group Peer Support) for GPs The attached has been provided by Dr Jenny Holmes who attended PAG in June to provide information around the new GP Health Scheme. Dr Sedgwick (Deputy Medical Director) has requested this information is cascaded to LMC’s as it may be of interest to members. Download the report here Download the registration form here
Trainee GPs will receive a £20,000 "golden hello" to work in parts of the country struggling to recruit, as part of a package of measures announced by the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to strengthen general practice. Read more