North & South Essex Local Medical Committees 

Welcome to the July 2022 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. 

Essex PCN Conference 2022

and Business Skills Workshops

We are pleased to announce details of the inaugural Essex LMC PCN Conference which will be held on Wednesday 21^st September 2022 at The Lion House, Boreham.  We hope that you will be able to join us for what should be a very informative day and will also offer an opportunity to network with other CDs and Managers from across Essex.

The next Qualitas 'Pathway to Partnership' programme starts in October 2022 and they are already half full. This is for Partners working in General Practice looking to accelerate their professional development and help their practice thrive and succeed.  

Full course details can be found here -  https://qualitasconsortium.uk/training-programmes/

The programme is open to experienced and new partners working in General Practice. Funding is available for new partners through the NHS England New to Partnership Scheme.

Healthcare Professionals

and DVLA Medical Questionnaires

We have received advice from the DVLA that the law has now changed to allow healthcare professionals other than doctors, to complete DVLA’s medical questionnaires. For more information, please see below.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme

Guidance has been issued to give providers and stakeholders of the seasonal flu vaccination programme, information on the recommended vaccines and eligible cohorts for the 2022/23 seasonal flu vaccination programme.

CQC Update

Please  click on the below link to view the latest CQC update including a farewell message from Rosie Benneyworth - Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care

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."

Just some of the comments 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. 

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