Avon LMCs Newsletter on 18-10-23

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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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Mental Health MoU Under Review   The LMC with, legal input, are reviewing the MoU that could underpin the development of Integrated mental health & wellbeing Network Teams (MINT). MINT teams will bring NHS, social care and VCSE leads together to provide communities with quick access to clinical, psychological and social support.   To ensure that general practices and PCNs are protected in these new working arrangements Avon LMC are reviewing this governance paperwork for this service development. In addition, we hope to avoid duplication of work for localities, PCNs and practices by concluding this review once, on behalf of all BNSSG practices.   LMC England Conference   The annual LMC England Conference takes place on 24th and 25th November in London. We have one place remaining for a GP to represent BNSSG general practice at this Conference that helps to set the priorities for our national negotiators. Accommodation and travel expenses are reimbursed. This is such an important opportunity to help construct the national agenda for general practice that the LMC will also pay for attendees time to attend the Conference.   If you would like to know more or to put yourself forward, please email mandy@almc.co.uk. As we only have one space available, this will be filled on a first, come, first served basis.   National Update   The latest newsletter from GPC England can be found here: https://bma-mail.org.uk/t/7IPW-4HRE-C25CB593470824F7T7YAP65BF80F04674DDE9/cr.aspx   Lee Salkeld Interim Chair

Looking for a professional, convenient, and fully-equipped meeting space for your next gathering? Look no further! ALMC is thrilled to offer our meeting and small conference rooms for your booking needs.

What we provide:

• Spacious and comfortable meeting rooms
• Audio-visual equipment
• Internet connection provided
• Welcoming, professional atmosphere
• Convenient location
• Refreshments available upon request
• Lunch can be provided at an additional cost

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your next event a success. To learn more or secure your booking, please contact us at info@almc.co.uk or click on the following link.

We would like to inform you all about an important update regarding Learning Disability Nursing Apprenticeships.

In their recent communication, they have confirmed the availability of funding to incentivise apprentices on the learning disability nursing route for the year 2023/24. The grant will be set at a rate of £8300 per apprentice per year.

This funding applies to various eligible routes, including:

• Undergraduate learning disability nursing apprenticeships (RNDA LD)
• Postgraduate learning disability nursing apprenticeships (RNDA LD)
• Top-up from Nursing Associate via RNDA Learning disability to Registered nurse learning disability.

If you or your organisation are interested in this opportunity, please complete the attached Appendix 2 form and return it to england.apprenticeships.sw@nhs.net by the deadline of Friday, October 27, 2023.

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact the national LD team at LDNursingApprenticeships@hee.nhs.uk.

See the original letter attached below.

RNLD Nursing Apprenticeship Funding 2023/24 deadline 27th Oct 2023

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– LATEST TRAINING AND EVENTS –

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Join Dr. Ruth Bowen (CYP GP Fellow, BNSSG Training Hub) as she interviews local specialists from around Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire on a range of topics related to primary care paediatrics – the diagnosis of UTIs in children, follow-up investigations and more! In the second full episode, Ruth is joined by Dr Natasha Smallwood, (Paediatric Consultant with an interest in Rheumatology), and Mr James Barnes, (Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant), in discussing the complex topic of the limping child.
 
More specifically, they discuss diagnosis, urine interpretation, when to send urine for culture tests, immediate management, follow-up investigations, referral and prevention.
 
BNSSG Paeds Pod is now available on a range of podcast directories, including Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.

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