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Latest News and Guidance

GOS18 referrals do no require GP action (September 2018)

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

GP Career Support Pack (September 2018)

As part of GP retention efforts, NHS England, RCGP and the BMA have developed a GP...

Guidance and FAQs from national flu team on planning flu clinics

SENT ON BEHALF OF DAWN HOLLIS TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, IMMS LEADS, CCGs, LMCs Dear...

BMA Guidance: Apprenticeships in England (August 2018)

In April 2017, the Government introduced an apprenticeship levy on all employers in...

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Newsletters

EKHUFT/LMC Interface Meeting Newsletter - August 2018

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

Making Connections in Medway CCG August 2018

Access to MRI/CT Update, MFT FP10s, General Practice Forward View (GPFV) Update, New...

Making Connections in South Kent Coast CCG June 2018

Out of Area Registrations (OOA), Gender Reassignment, New Standard Hospitals Contract...

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News Feeds

Rise in mental health-related prescriptions likely indicates a growing awareness of mental health, says RCGP Wales (RCGP, 21 Sep)

GPs on 'permanent alert' for signs of meningitis, says College (RCGP, 14 Sep)

Contraceptive services 'at a crossroads' due to frustrating cuts, says RCGP (RCGP, 12 Sep)

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...