Avon LMCs Newsletter on 15-11-23

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The ALMC Newsletter

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, sharing the latest news and topics of interest for practices.

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– LATEST NEWS –

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This week we would like to announce the opening of the expressions of interest for the positions of Avon LMC Board Directors for Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
 
To put yourself forward to represent one of these areas, you have to be working as a GP in either S Glos or Bristol. Sessional/salaried GPs, partners and LMC-membership paying locums are eligible to nominate themselves.
 
The link for the expression of interest for each area is here: https://forms.office.com/e/gZMC9VuEYd

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EDI questionnaire
 
The current board believe it would be useful to gather information about protected characteristics, which will be available in summary information only and not retained after the process. We believe this would be useful to help ensure that the board is able to address any potential barriers to participation in the board.

Please find the link for the EDI questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/pYBhksgkb2

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The closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday 28/11/23 at 23:59. This will be followed by a window of 1 week for elections (if necessary).
 
If you would like to know more about the role, commitment, responsibilities, remuneration and the terms of engagement, please contact rebecca@almc.co.uk. The successful appointees will be paid for 5 hours per week with an anticipated start date of 2/1/24 (although can be negotiated based on individual circumstances). The main specific requirement is attending the LMC Board meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the rest of the time can be worked flexibly based on timing of other meetings and expectations.

We want to bring to your attention important updates from the South West CQRS Team regarding the Shingles programme that began on September 1, 2023.

1. Correction to Shingles Dose Schedule:

• An error was identified in the April 2023 Statement of Financial Entitlement (SFE) concerning second Shingles doses for the immunocompetent 65-69 years of age cohort.
• The correct gap between doses is 6-12 months, not 8 weeks.
• A correction has been issued in the October SFE amendment. For more details, visit The General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2023.

2. Ardens Eligibility Searches and GPES Cluster Codes:

• Ardens eligibility searches and GPES cluster codes are intentionally over-inclusive.
• Practices using these tools are advised to exercise clinical judgment before inviting patients for a vaccine.
• Practices should exclude patients not falling under the Green Book definition and consider any missing patients.
• The national team is working with Ardens on the possibility of adding a ‘Patient Unsuitable’ code, but implementation, if possible, is expected after September 2024. Until then, practices are asked to apply clinical judgment.

Please find the latest OneCare newsletter below.

• Thursday 9 November
• Tuesday 14 November

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– LATEST TRAINING AND EVENTS –

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Free Webinar delivered by experienced Clinical and Commercial Team. The Webinars will delivered on MS Teams.

Clinical Speakers:

• Wendy Cole – Click here to register for Monday 27^th November at 2pm
• Julie Bateman-Limmer – Click here to register for Wednesday 29^th November at 10am
• Alexandra Freitas – Click here to register for Thursday 30^th November at Midday

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the structure of the skin
• Identifying Pressure Ulcers and Moisture – Associated Skin Damage
• Using clinical pathways to guide practice
• Preventing and treating skin damage

All delegates will received a certificate post attendance.

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