WELCOME TO OUR NOVEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

This publication is sent to all Essex GP Practices via their Practice Managers. However, we encourage anyone who would like to receive this communication directly, to subscribe below. 

eDec (electronic practice self-declaration) update

This year’s eDec (electronic practice self-declaration) has two questions relating to individual NHS earnings over £156,000 which should be answered with reference to the BMA’s new guidance. Advice is available as to how to answer questions 2N and 2O which relate to the Pay Transparency Regulations.

Forthcoming Finance Webinars For GPs

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Chase de Vere (part of BMA Services) will be delivering the third of five webinars between October 2023 and May 2024 on behalf of Essex LMCs in regards to Pensions, Achieving Financial Goals, Getting Financially Fit for 2024, Pre-Tax Year Considerations, and Financial Considerations for GP Transitions.

All GPs working in Essex are welcome to attend these webinars.  A summary from Chase de Vere of what will be covered is included on our website.

Cameron Fund Christmas Appeal Letter 2023

On behalf of the Cameron Fund Treasurer, Dr Ian Winterton, we have received the Cameron Fund Christmas Appeal letter for 2023. We would be very grateful if Practice Managers could distribute the letter to all GPs at the practice.

GP Practice Workforce Data

Using data from NHS Digital, we now provide workforce data for Essex GP Practices, and male/female GP ratio documents, both commencing from November 2022. 

Appointments in General Practice

Through NHS Digital, we are able to obtain data on appointments that have taken place in general practice across Essex. The data that we can extrapolate is useful for us to see how many appointments have been offered in a month, and how many patients were seen face to face for example.

We now produce appointment data flyers that can be displayed in your practice. Please see below for more information.

Do you need help with PCSE cases?

Have you waited for more than 40 days for a response from PCSE for a case raised with them? Are you experiencing financial hardship as a result? Or, is there a risk to patient safety? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then the LMC can help you.

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