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Progress with Summary Care Record – statement from the GPC, RCGP and BMA
BMA Weblink - Feb 2011
Overseas visitors accessing NHS primary medical services - Updated - Feb 2011
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Pdf (28K)
CQC - Registration Update
Introductory letter and briefing note to all practices in England
Download Briefing Note Pdf (89K)
Download Letter Word doc (51K)
Messages from Laurence regarding the current flu situation:
Dear colleague
You are about to receive a letter from the acting CMO about influenza vaccination. As this may not reach you before the weekend, I have been asked to send this to all GPs in England.
Key points are:
1) the vaccination priority remains the under 65s at risk, those who are pregnant, and others at risk. The under 5s who are otherwise healthy should not be vaccinated. Those not at risk are not entitled to get the flu vaccination on the NHS.
2) please let your PCT know if you have spare stock of flu vaccines so they can offer it to others.
3) the Department of Health is trying to obtain more vaccine.
4) you may use Pandemrix (the monovalent pandemic flu vaccine), which you can obtain locally. PCTs can order more and get it send to practices directly, using last year's arrangements. GPs registered to order directly can do so. You can use this for any at risk patient.
I urge every GP to offer whatever vaccine they have to those at risk and to let their LMC know if they are having problems obtaining supplies.
Laurence Buckman - Jan 7 2011
The BMA is encouraging GPs to continue to vaccinate all patients at risk of developing complications of seasonal flu. Dr Laurence Buckman, Chairman of the GPs' Committee said, "Although this is a very busy time of year for GPs and patients, I urge GPs to vaccinate their at-risk patients who have not yet received the flu vaccination and would encourage all patients who are in an at-risk group to have the flu jab as quickly as possible as this will reduce the chances of them getting seriously ill with flu."
December 2010
Essex Annual Practice Manager Conference
15 February 2011 - Download Flyer
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FAQ - New Complaints Procedure.
These FAQs have been produced to provide GPs s with information on the new complaints procedure and how it could affect GPs and practices. The new procedure was introduced on 1 April 2009.
Download Pdf (50K) - April 2009
FAQ - Freedom of Information Act
Updated BMA guidance
Download Pdf (110K) - March 2009
FAQ - Patient Registration.
These Patient registration FAQs have been produced to replace the 'Focus on Patient Registration' and update the previous FAQs. This document covers a range of issues including eligibility, ID provision, allocation patients and removal of patients.
Download BMA Guidance
pdf (84K) March 2009
Travel Vaccines Payments
Kent LMC document pdf (126K) Feb 2009
Prescribing Incentive Schemes 2008/09
West Essex - Word (84K)
South West Essex Pdf (303K)
Charges to NHS Patients
Download GPC guidance - Jan 2006 (51K)
GMC IMT Update
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Overseas Visitors
DH has recently issued guidance about free hospital entitlement. - October 2009
EEA Visitors Download Pdf ( 403K)
European Visitors EH1C Download Pdf (315K)
Non EEA Visitors Download Pdf (368K)
Non Res UK Citizens Download Pdf (357K)
GPC Guidance - March 2006
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Manual Choice
Reports from PCOs suggest that systems in place for manual choice are working well. The LMCs would welcome feedback from practices on your experience with manual choice to date. Email: cathy@essexlmc.org.uk
Urgent Bulletin - Oxygen Supplies
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Are you a Dispensing Practice?
Important Information regarding VAT
Following changes in Department of Health funding, effective from 1 April 2006, dispensing doctors who wish to recover VAT incurred on the drugs they dispense will need to register for VAT.
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Overseas Visitors Flow Chart
Author R Vine (Thurrock)
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Premises Survey
The GPC is carrying out a survey on practice premises and the survey has been sent to a sample of 1000 practices across the country. The aim of the survey is to find out what issues, if any, GPs are currently facing with respect to premises.
It is important that the GPC collect as much information as possible and if you have received the survey, your participation would be appreciated. If you need any help in completing the survey please do not hesitate to contact the office.
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