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Latest News and Guidance

BMA Guidance: Low Value Medicine/Over the Counter (OTC)

Following two consultations on which items should not be routinely prescribed in...

Non Prescription Medication for Care Homes

Following a query from an LMC that some practices are reporting that they are...

Sessional GPs guidance on NHS pensions and Capita (May 2018)

BMA Guidance: Sessional GP Pension & Capita

Spirometry in Primary Care: GPC Statement - May 2018

Spirometry is an important part of the diagnostic and monitoring pathways for...

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Newsletters

MCH Interface Meeting Newsletter - April 2018

Waiting times for MCH services, Multi-Professional Educational Update, GP/Community...

Chairman's Newsletter - May 2018

Dear Colleagues Kent and Medway Medical School bid successful I am delighted to...

Highlights from the Full LMC Meeting - April 2018

Electronic Referral Service (eRS), Kent & Medway Clinical Vision and Strategy,...

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News Feeds

National campaign needed to tackle loneliness 'epidemic', says RCGP (RCGP, 23 May)

Screening programmes must be based on latest high-quality research, says RCGP (RCGP, 22 May)

Patient concerns over statins 'understandable', but research shows drugs are safe and effective, says College (RCGP, 22 May)

FAQs

Non-Prescription medication in nurseries and schools

Prescribing non-prescription (over the counter) medication in nurseries and schools

Non-prescription /over the counter (OTC) medication does not need a GP signature/authorisation in order for the school/nursery/childminder to give it. The revised 'The Early Years...

Overseas Visitors

What are the regulations around registering patients who are overseas visitors?

The regulations have recently changed. The overriding principle now is that anyone, regardless of nationality and residential status may register and consult with a GP without charge....

Claiming Collaborative Fees

How do I claim fees under collaborative arrangements for work done for local authorities?

Anything a local authority requests from the NHS to enable them to fulfil their functions can be claimed under these arrangements. For information please see the guidance on our website...