Viewpoint August 2020
Please see the attached August edition of the LMC Newsletter Viewpoint and accompanying documents containing information relating to topical matters listed below:
Message from Victoria Eaton – Director of Public Health for Leeds
Second Walk in Testing Centre in Leeds - University of Leeds campus
The national flu immunisation programme 2020 to 2021
Infection prevention and control guidance
Indemnity for flu vaccinations
General practice appointment updated guidance
GMS and PMS regulations changes from October 2020
Supporting Mentors Scheme and GP Fellowship programme
GMC fees and maternity leave
New GP practice profiles on the NHS website
Final pay controls
Serious Shortage Protocol for fluoxetine
Updated Standard Operating Procedures for general practice
Cervical Screening Administration Service – new telephone number
Registering patients prior to their release from secure residential estate
New restrictions on stimulant laxatives to counter risks from overuse
Sick notes for people who are shielding
Society of Occupational Medicines (SOM) Update
IT upgrades for GP practice
FIT Test
eRD Support Programme - Yorkshire Practices
Yorkshire Evening Post Article 15/8/20 - ‘We owe it to those wo died to end cycle of intolerance’