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Welcome to Devon Local Medical Committee's website, a one-stop shop for GPs and practice managers to access information about general practice, including guidance, news, pastoral support, events and training.
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SWAST patient transport options - Devon LMC statement to practices
Devon LMC doesn't support the latest communication from SWAST which is a locally driven initiative out of sync with a national line currently being developed. SWAST were fully aware of Devon LMC's concerns prior to the release of their communication. We have raised the issue to a national level where it is being vigorously debated ahead of a national solution to address response times to health care professionals.
Devon LMC AGM presentations - May 15, 2019
New BMA Primary Care Network Toolkit
The BMA have published the first components of their Primary Care Network Toolkit. The initial documents include:
- PCN Initial Meeting Considerations and Template Agenda
- Setting Up a Primary Care Network (Checklist)
- Top Ten Tips - Primary Care Networks
Primary Care Network DES Contract Released
The following documents have been released:
3. Network DES Registration Form
5. Network Contract VAT Information Note
6. GP contract 2019/20: NHS England National enhanced services specifications
Primary Care Network Handbook (Revised)
This handbook has been created to give advice and options to groups of practices looking to establish and develop a primary care network. Most of the major elements are interdependent, so conversations and decisions should not be made in isolation; we recommend reading the whole document before meeting with others to make decisions. For example, the structure that you decide to create for your network will have an impact on how new network staff can be employed, and how funding may be distributed across the network. Click here to view
Investment and Evolution: A Five Year Framework for GP Contract Reform to Implement The NHS Long Term Plan
GPC England has negotiated a deal spanning the next five years. Elements will be introduced throughout the five years – 2019 will focus on building the foundations, creating Networks and starting to expand the workforce; 2020 onwards will see the workforce increase further, additional funding and services reconfigured (as decided by the networks).
The most substantial changes commence from April 2019. The changes should provide much needed support and resources for general practice, expanding the workforce, reducing workload, increasing funding, retaining GP and partnership autonomy and ensuring GPs have a leadership role at the centre of primary care.
GPC Roadshow Presentation 2019
Please click here to download a copy of the presentation.
GP Coaching Service
The LMC has launched a GP Coaching Programme primarily aimed at GPs who have reached a crossroads in their career and who would value a series of structured sessions to support their development. GPs can access the scheme – funded by NHS England – directly via the LMC. If you feel that the scheme would benefit you, please contact Hannah Baxter, the LMC’s Operations Lead, on 01392 834020 or email hannah.baxter@devonlmc.org
Latest news
Our latest LMC newsletters include local and national developments, advice and guidance and are available here.
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