Welcome to Sefton Local Medical Committee
Sefton LMC is the elected, statutory body representing and supporting local member GPs in the borough of Sefton.
Welcome to Sefton Local Medical Committee
This website provides advice, guidance and information to member GPs on their contracts, NHS regulations and issues affecting general practice.
Welcome to Sefton Local Medical Committee
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Sefton Local Medical Committee (LMC) is the elected, statutory body representing and supporting local member GPs in the borough of Sefton.
This guidance has been produced by the General Practitioners Committee to help GPs and Local Medical Committees by explaining LMCs’ role under the new GMS contract. It is one in a series of GPC guidance notes on the new contract. Click here for details
NHS statistics continue to show a shrinking GP workforce
NHS statistics continue to show a shrinking GP workforce,
Medical Examiner scheme – postponed again.
the health minister has announced that the statutory introduction of these changes will be delayed until 9 September,
Seniority Payments – reconciliation – PCSE notices to practices
Practices may have received a notice from PCSE claiming that an overpayment of Seniority Allowances has occurred!
GP contract 2024 -25: Dispute
A short video by Dr Katie Bramhall- Stainer Chair of the GPC commenting on the referendum outcome
Introductory Term in Psychosexual Medicine
The institute of Psychosexual medicine is running and introductory term of learning and includes places for GPs
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Medical Examiner scheme – postponed again.
the health minister has announced that the statutory introduction of these changes will be delayed until 9 September,
Seniority Payments – reconciliation – PCSE notices to practices
Practices may have received a notice from PCSE claiming that an overpayment of Seniority Allowances has occurred!
GP contract 2024 -25: Dispute
A short video by Dr Katie Bramhall- Stainer Chair of the GPC commenting on the referendum outcome
Introductory Term in Psychosexual Medicine
The institute of Psychosexual medicine is running and introductory term of learning and includes places for GPs
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Consultation – Incentives in General Practice Funding
The NHSE has launched a consultation on the utility and effectiveness of incentive schemes in the various elements of GP practice funding: QoF and, latterly, the IIF are the prime elements of incentivised funding streams.
Seniority Payments – reconciliation – PCSE notices to practices
Practices may have received a notice from PCSE claiming that an overpayment of Seniority Allowances has occurred!
GP contract 2024 -25: Dispute
A short video by Dr Katie Bramhall- Stainer Chair of the GPC commenting on the referendum outcome
Introductory Term in Psychosexual Medicine
The institute of Psychosexual medicine is running and introductory term of learning and includes places for GPs
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Consultation – Incentives in General Practice Funding
The NHSE has launched a consultation on the utility and effectiveness of incentive schemes in the various elements of GP practice funding: QoF and, latterly, the IIF are the prime elements of incentivised funding streams.
Launch of NHS Pharmacy First advanced service
The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice.
GP contract 2024 -25: Dispute
A short video by Dr Katie Bramhall- Stainer Chair of the GPC commenting on the referendum outcome
Introductory Term in Psychosexual Medicine
The institute of Psychosexual medicine is running and introductory term of learning and includes places for GPs
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Consultation – Incentives in General Practice Funding
The NHSE has launched a consultation on the utility and effectiveness of incentive schemes in the various elements of GP practice funding: QoF and, latterly, the IIF are the prime elements of incentivised funding streams.
Launch of NHS Pharmacy First advanced service
The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice.
National Measles incident
The UKHSA is calling for urgent action to stem the spread of measles particularly to localities with a low MMR uptake but there is also a need to ensure that vulnerable patients and Practice staff are protected.
Introductory Term in Psychosexual Medicine
The institute of Psychosexual medicine is running and introductory term of learning and includes places for GPs
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Consultation – Incentives in General Practice Funding
The NHSE has launched a consultation on the utility and effectiveness of incentive schemes in the various elements of GP practice funding: QoF and, latterly, the IIF are the prime elements of incentivised funding streams.
Launch of NHS Pharmacy First advanced service
The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice.
National Measles incident
The UKHSA is calling for urgent action to stem the spread of measles particularly to localities with a low MMR uptake but there is also a need to ensure that vulnerable patients and Practice staff are protected.
Workload and safe working in general Practice: QOF wellbeing QI modules
The BMA has updated and reissued its guidance to practices on ways and means of addressing the well-being modules
Sefton LMC GP Contract 24-25 Bulletin Referendum
The GPC/BMA referendum on the Govt/NHSE contract proposals is underway- your
GP vote on these proposals really matters.
GP Contract 2024
Practices will have received from Amanda Doyle a letter (attached) setting out the key elements
Medical Examiner Service April 2024
The Medical Examiner service will formally commence on 1 April 2024. PODCAST
Measles- indemnity re MMR inoculation of Practice staff
Practices may vaccinate their staff -even I they are registered as patients elsewhere- as an
Occupational Health & Safety at work measure.
Covid 24 Spring Vaccination Campaign
General Practices have been advised to prepare for the Spring 2024 Covid vaccination campaign.
Consultation – Incentives in General Practice Funding
The NHSE has launched a consultation on the utility and effectiveness of incentive schemes in the various elements of GP practice funding: QoF and, latterly, the IIF are the prime elements of incentivised funding streams.
Launch of NHS Pharmacy First advanced service
The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice.
National Measles incident
The UKHSA is calling for urgent action to stem the spread of measles particularly to localities with a low MMR uptake but there is also a need to ensure that vulnerable patients and Practice staff are protected.
Workload and safe working in general Practice: QOF wellbeing QI modules
The BMA has updated and reissued its guidance to practices on ways and means of addressing the well-being modules
GP Contract negotiations 2024 Urgent call for evidence from Practices.
The current GMS contract is almost 20 years old and the 201ti – 2024 amendment to its financial framework expires next April.
