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1st March 2023

Latest GPC update - March 2023


The latest update has been published.

22nd February 2023

Feb Newsletter - NICE News for Health and Social Care


NICE News for Health and Social Care - all the latest news, features and guidance.

13th February 2023

Letters from Psychiatry Access Team refusing to progress referrals


It has come to our attention that the Psychiatry Access Team are writing to GPs, who have referred patients to them, advising they will not proceed with a referral and asking for a list of additional information.

This letter and approach have not been discussed with your LMC representatives.

8th February 2023

GP Registration


A reminder from the BMA of their guidance clarifying the conditions surrounding patient registration in GP practices in England. 

7th February 2023

GP workforce and workload pressures


GP practices continue to experience significant and growing strain with declining GP numbers and rising demand.

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