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North & South Essex Local Medical Committees
Welcome to the January 2023 edition of our e-newsletter. This publication is sent to all Essex GP Practices via their Practice Managers. However, we encourage anyone who would like to receive this email directly, to subscribe below.
Sustainability of GMS Contracts
Deadline for 2021/22 Pension Certificates
A reminder that the deadline for GPs to submit their 2021/22 Annual Pension Certificate (type 1 for GP partners & Non-GP Partners, and type 2 for Salaried GPs) is 28 February 2023.
PCSE now have a new function on their online portal to enable the completion of end of year pension certificates.
Two videos have been made available by PCSE on their YouTube channel to assist with completion of type 1 and type 2 forms.
LMC UK Conference 2023 - Motions
The Annual Conference of LMCs will be held on the 18th and 19th May 2023. Practices are invited to suggest motions for submission to the Conference which should be received by the LMC office by 6th February 2023 for consideration.
Cameron Fund Elections
The Cameron Fund is the only medical benevolent fund that solely supports general practitioners and their dependents.
The Member of the Council of Management who jointly represents Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, will be retiring by rotation at the AGM on 4th May 2023. Nominations are now invited for this position and should comprise a letter or email signed by the nominee indicating his/her willingness to stand for election. The letter/email should arrive at the Registered Office no later than Friday 17th February 2023. If two or more candidates stand for election, a ballot will be held.
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.
Practice Manager Supporter Scheme
"It is a fantastic service, thank you."
"Very grateful to be seen within 24hrs of my request, it really helped me through a current difficult time."
"Really helpful and supportive for a new PM."
"Fantastic service for new managers."
“PMSS is a great scheme, well thought and very helpful to new practice managers. The PM role of is quite challenging, especially after the pandemic, but knowing that there’s always someone with experience offering help and advice in no time is an absolute godsend. Trish has been an excellent adviser for some of my challenges, she’s professional and very approachable. I hope the scheme will continue to offer much needed support the PM role. Thank you!”
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Just some of the comments above that we have received for our Practice Manager Supporter Scheme. Are you a Practice Manager or a Deputy Practice Manager and in need of support?
Essex LMCs launched the PMSS in December 2021. In the event that you may have missed details of the scheme, please click below, which tells you about the service. This is free to access and is available to all Practice Managers and Assistant/Deputy Practice Managers in Essex.
Peer to Peer Support
Support can be offered in person, virtually or on the telephone. All support requests are strictly confidential between you and your supporter. It is important to note that the supporters are not able to offer any legal advice but can signpost their colleagues towards useful resources and assistance.
Peer to Peer Appraisal
A Peer to Peer (Practice Manager to Practice Manager) appraisal scheme is currently undergoing live testing (Beta testing) and we hope to be able to have this available to all very soon. The service has been fully funded by all the Essex ICBs so there will be no cost to you or the practice. It is a useful professional development tool, and will be an opportunity to think about what you have/want to accomplish professionally and help you to define your goals. If you would like to be included in the beta testing phase, please contact Sarah Bell
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