Guidance

The guidance section holds a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects relating to general practice.

Physician Assistants – advice for GPs following the publication of the Leng Review
Guidance
Physician Assistants – advice for GPs following the publication of the Leng Review
The Leng Review into physician and anaesthesia associates was published on 16th July 2025.  The government has accepted the recommendations in full and NHS England has issued guidance to systems leaders on changes to be implemented immediately. The report has been published following stakeholder engagement and an evidence review.  It makes 18 recommendations, including: The […]
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Gillick-Fraser Competence
Gillick-Fraser Competence
14 June 2023
GPs frequently see patients who are aged under 18 years of age without the parents being present. If the GP decides to treat these patients without parental knowledge or consent…
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2WW Cancer Referral Forms
2WW Cancer Referral Forms
13 June 2023
We recently met with the ICB Cancer team who raised that acceptance of some referrals on to 2WW cancer pathways have been delayed due to an absence of some details…
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LMC UK Conference May 2023 report
LMC UK Conference May 2023 report
24 May 2023
Lincs LMC attended the UK conference in London. Two days of rich debate about many of the large issues that affect general practice across the UK. Motions are debated and…
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New GP Contract 23/24
New GP Contract 23/24
23 March 2023
Many of you will be aware of the details of the new contract for 23/24 which is due to be imposed from April. The imposition is due to GPC being unable…
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