Clinical

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National MMR catch-up campaign
National MMR catch-up campaign
17 February 2024
This article provides clarification on the following MMR issues: Requests for bringing forward MMR doses. Requests for MMR doses in adults including HCWs. MMR requirements for GP Practice staff National…
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Measles resources for Primary Care
Measles resources for Primary Care
31 January 2024
You will likely have seen media coverage on an increase in cases of Measles, mainly concentrated in the West Midlands. Resources have been created and are attached to inform your…
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Lincolnshire GP Society Survey
Lincolnshire GP Society Survey
9 January 2024
Lincolnshire LMC runs a GP Society meeting (including dinner) every other month for GPs to socialise, build a supportive network and bank some educational time for appraisals. We also run…
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The WebV Story
The WebV Story
14 August 2023
Introduction The introduction of WebV into primary care has caused some legitimate concerns among users, not least because it has come at a time when primary care is under pressure,…
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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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DWP Special Rules update
DWP Special Rules update
3 April 2023
From 3 April 2023, individuals who are likely to have less than 12 months to live can now claim PIP, DLA, AA, UC and ESA via the Special Rules. For…
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Medical Examiners
Medical Examiners
31 March 2023
The new medical examiner system continues to be rolled out across England and Wales. While initially supportive of the increase in scrutiny of deaths, the BMA continues to have concerns…
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Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)
9 January 2023
In February 2019, the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 were changed to introduce SSPs. Further changes came into force in July 2019, in the NHS (amendments relating to serious shortage protocols)…
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Gender dysphoria specialist interface
Gender dysphoria specialist interface
21 December 2022
We have recently had several enquiries regarding the interface between general practice and gender identity clinics (GICs). Gender dysphoria can lead to mental health difficulties and can severely affect individuals’…
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