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LATEST NEWS
GP Patient Survey 2008
The Department of Health has just published the 2008 GP Patient Survey results on its website. Here is the link to the full results of the survey: http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/primary-care/general-practice/gp-patient-survey-2007-08.
Here is an information sheet produced by the GPC for GP practices to communicate the results: The GP Patient Survey 2008 Leaflet for patients. Practices can then use and edit the information as they see fit.
posted 17/07/2008, expires 17/12/2008
BMA Launches National SUPPORT YOUR SURGERY Campaign: BIRMINGHAM LMC URGES ALL PRACTICES TO TAKE PART
Government plans to introduce more commercial providers into general practice could destabilise existing services, depersonalise care and put some GP practices at risk of closure. Private firms are winning contracts for GP practices and the Birmingham PCTs have been instructed by the government to set up six new surgeries and three new health centres, that commercial providers can bid for.
Click on the links to view actions taken by the Birmingham LMC and the BMA and consider the action you may take to support your General Practice.
BMA Press Release - BMA launches its national “Support your Surgery” campaign
Letter to all GPs in England from Laurence Buckman, GPC Chairman - BMA Support Your Surgery Campaign – we need your help!
Letter to all Birmingham GPs from Bob Morley, LMC Executive Secretary - Warning to Birmingham practices regarding the consequences of commercial procurement process for three new health centres plus six new GP surgeries in Birmingham.
Birmingham LMC Press Release – “BMA Support Your Surgery” campaign goes live .
BMA Support your Surgery website www.supportyoursurgery.org.uk
Patient support website www.saveoursurgeries.co.uk
posted 23/05/2008, expires 23/12/2008
Final QUOF Guidance 2008
This takes into account all the changes agreed in recent negotiations and will ultimately be released in the Statement of Financial Entitlements.
Please click here for the full document
posted 15/05/2008, expires 15/12/2008
GPC CONSIDERS OFFER IMPLICATIONS
GPC have been considering their strategy and the implications of accepting or rejecting the governments’ offer. Click here to view a copy of a further letter from Laurence Buckman concentrating on challenges presented to the profession and including summaries of the government's offer.
posted 25/02/2008, expires 25/08/2008
BLMC CONSTITUTION
A revised constitution for Birmingham LMC was approved by the Committee on 12 February 2008.The changes bring the constitution in line with revised regulations and legislation. The new constitution can be accessed here and in our Documents section.
posted 25/02/2008, expires 25/08/2008
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