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Latest News and Guidance

Firearms Licensing Update (October 2018)

From October 1st Kent Police will be using the new process I have described here...

GP Partnership Review Interim Report - October 2018

Earlier in the year Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care...

Invitation to the 'Next Generation GP' programme in Kent & Medway

Kent LMC are supporting Next Generation GP Kent and Medway, applications are now open,...

GOS18 referrals do not require GP action (September 2018)

GOS 18 Direct Referral Routes The attached letter was sent to Optometrists by NHS...

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Newsletters

MCH Interface Meeting Newsletter - September 2018

Waiting Times for MCH Services, Multi-Professional Education Update, Electronic...

Highlights from the Full LMC Meeting September 2018

QOF Review, Unfunded Work, Spirometry, Electronic Referral Service (eRS) Update,...

EKHUFT/LMC Interface Meeting Newsletter - August 2018

What happens when you are referred by your GP to see a specialist’ leaflet, Practice...

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News Feeds

Easy access to appropriate diagnostic tools is ?central? to increasing cancer diagnosis rates, says RCGP (RCGP, 19 Oct)

Record high for GP training figures is ?really encouraging?, but retention is just as important, says RCGP Chair (RCGP, 19 Oct)

Supporting patients at the end of life is an ?essential part? of general practice, says College (RCGP, 19 Oct)

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...