WELCOME TO OUR APRIL 2025 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. 

LMC GP/Practice Manager Meeting Reminder 

A reminder that this Thursday night (1 May, 2025), we are hosting our second GP/Practice Manager meeting. 

If you have booked a place on this event but can no longer attend, please can you inform the LMC as soon as possible by e-mailing: annette@essexlmc.org.uk

Thank you.

Practice Manager Conference 2025

We are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for this year’s Essex Practice Manager Conference which will take place on Tuesday 20^th May 2025 at The Lion House, Boreham. 

Bookings are via Eventbrite where you will find further details and the link to register is here:-  Essex Practice Manager Conference 2025

The Conference is open to Practice Managers, Deputy/Assistant Practice Managers and any other practice staff that you think will benefit from attending.

Ticket rates are as follows:-

Advance Purchase Tickets are available until 30^th April 2025

First delegate                                                 £75.00

Second & subsequent delegates               £65.00  

Bookings made from 1^st May 2025

 Standard rate (all delegates)                     £99.00

Numbers are limited and therefore please book early to secure your place.

If you have any questions regarding the event please do not hesitate to contact Annette Finer or Sarah Bell at the LMC office via events@essexlmc.org.uk

We look forward to welcoming you back in May.

NHS Reorganisation Letter

Following the recent announcement of the proposed 50% reduction in funding to ICBs, Dr Brian Balmer, Chief Executive, Essex LMCs, has written a letter to all Essex MPs regarding this matter.   

Spring Newsletter and Annual Review and Impact Report 2024

Both the Cameron Funds' newsletter for Spring 2025 and their Annual Review and Impact Report for 2024 have now been released.

Questionnaire reminder

Earlier this year we sent out a survey seeking information on requests received by practices which constituted inappropriate transfer of work. We would like to remind you of our survey which can be found on the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/F2rMS9MLgS

We have now added a further seven questions to enable us to capture more information around the inappropriate requests that you are receiving. The LMC will use your responses in our continued discussions with ICBs as well as sharing data anonymously with other outlets, including the media.

Further information on managing inappropriate workload requests can be found on our website here: Managing Inappropriate Workload - Essex LMC

Practice Manager Supporter Scheme

The Practice Manager Supporter Scheme (PMSS) offers a dedicated support and advice service to Practice Managers/PCN Managers, recognising the unique challenges they face and helping safeguard their well-being. The supporters will be there to lend a helping hand, ensuring that Practice/PCN Managers have the resources and guidance they need to navigate the demands of their roles.

Initially set up to support Practice Managers, the scheme has been extended to offer the same support to PCN Managers. Advice, support, and peer to peer Personal Development Reviews are available for new, experienced and assistant/ deputy practice managers and PCN Managers in Essex. All interactions are treated with the utmost confidentiality. The information you share with your chosen supporter remains strictly between you and them.

There are six Practice Managers and one PCN Manager Supporter, who are actively working across different regions of the county. Practice/PCN Managers can benefit from this scheme without any associated costs. Our website provides further information and guidance on how to contact a Supporter.

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.

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. 

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