We see it as a prime function of the LMC to provide up to date, reliable and relevant information to help GPs and practices to carry out their work. There are many issues and problems that can arise in day to day practice, some of which may be new to the practice.
Our guidance is aimed at addressing this situation. Rather than having to search through your files or search other organisation’s websites we aim to give you a one stop shop where you can find guidance to address whatever issue you have. If we do not keep a document ourselves on the subject our site guides you to the relevant section of other organisations websites.
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Access to Health Records & Reports
Guidance for GP practices on access to medical records, GDPR compliance, Subject Access Requests (SARs), and medico-legal reports. Support from Lancashire & Cumbria Consortium of LMCs.
Appraisal & Revalidation
Support for GP appraisal and revalidation, including guidance on GMC requirements, supporting information, and preparation tips.
Collective Action
Explore guidance on collective action, workload management, and safe working in general practice. Support and advocacy from the Lancashire & Cumbria Consortium of LMCs for GPs and practices.
Complaints
Support for GP practices on managing NHS complaints, responding to patient feedback, and developing a robust complaints policy.
Contracts
Access guidance on GMS, PMS, and APMS GP contracts, NHS contract changes, and primary care commissioning.
Coroners
Guidance for GPs on coroners’ referrals, death certification, and medical examiner processes.
CQC
Prepare for CQC inspections with guidance on compliance, evidence gathering, and regulatory standards.
Death Certification & Registration
Guidance for GPs on death certification, completing MCCDs, death registration, and medical examiner processes.
Fees Guidance
Guidance on GP fees for private work, non-NHS services, and medico-legal reports. Includes information on setting fair charges and managing patient expectations in general practice.
Firearms
Information for GPs on firearms licensing, completing medical reports for gun licence applications, and understanding professional responsibilities in line with national guidance.
Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
Information for GPs and practice staff on speaking up.
GDPR
Access GDPR guidance, DPO support, data sharing advice, information governance and records management resources for general practice.
Gifts
Guidance on managing gifts and ethical declarations in general practice. Covers NHS policy, professional boundaries, and record-keeping requirements for GPs and staff.
Managing Inappropriate Workload
Guidance and templates for GP practices on managing inappropriate workload, ensuring safe working, and maintaining resilience.
Mental Capacity
Guidance on assessing mental capacity, applying the Mental Capacity Act, and making best interests decisions. Information on legal and clinical responsibilities for GPs in primary care.
Patient Registration
Guidance on NHS patient registration processes, including registration without ID, practice boundaries, and temporary residents. Information for GP practices on legal and operational requirements.
Pensions
Guidance on the NHS pension scheme for GPs, including practitioner contributions, retirement planning, and pensionable earnings.
Performance
Information on managing GP performance concerns, NHS England procedures, remediation, and maintaining professional standards. Guidance on roles, responsibilities, and regulatory processes.
Performers List
Guidance on joining the NHS Performers List in England. Includes PCSE Online processes, application requirements, and information for GPs new to practice or moving areas.
Premises
Guidance for GP practices on premises management, NHS property issues, lease arrangements, improvement grants, and CQC premises requirements. Covers legal, financial, and compliance considerations.
Prescribing & Dispensing
Guidance on prescribing and dispensing practices, NHS prescribing policies, and medication safety for general practice. Information on legal responsibilities and best practice standards.
Retirement
Guidance on retirement planning for GPs, including NHS pension considerations, leaving practice procedures, and post-retirement options.
Safeguarding
Guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, child protection procedures, and safeguarding policies in general practice. Information for GPs and practice teams on legal and clinical responsibilities.
Social Media and Website Comments
Guidance on managing social media use, online professionalism, and responding to patient comments on practice websites. Best practices for digital communication in general practice settings.
Systems, Boards, Partnerships, Places, PCNs & Neighbourhoods
Information on systems, boards, partnerships, and neighbourhoods including Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Guidance for GPs on collaboration, integrated care, and local NHS structures in Lancashire & Cumbria.
Warning and removing patients from your practice list
Guidance for GP practices on managing patient warnings, removals, and deregistration from practice lists. Information on NHS policies, legal considerations, and best practices for patient list management.
Whistleblowing
Guidance on whistleblowing procedures, raising concerns safely, and NHS policies for GPs and practice staff. Information on legal protections and responsibilities in general practice.
Archived Resources
Access past guidance, policies, and documents archived for reference. Includes older versions of resources no longer actively updated, providing historical context for GP practices.