Birmingham Local Medical Committee. Supporting the business of General Practice.
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Ah. Right, ok. So to do what general practice is not allowed to do?
Double standards much?
Number of pts seen each day in A&Es, MIUs, WICs… 76,000
Number of pts seen in GP? 1,500,000
“Bring back the family doctor”?
Do me a favour 🥀😞
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Jun 9
Join us for this online event for IMG (international medical graduate) GP registrars.
Hear from experienced speakers who will share practical guidance, discuss common challenges, and provide insight into navigating GP training in the UK.
bma.org.uk/events/optimising…
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Jun 9
Whether you are currently in training or preparing to enter GP training, this event aims to support your development and build confidence throughout your journey.
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Jun 5
Your medical record is one of the most sensitive things about you, yet the Govt wants to change how it’s controlled.
That could mean less oversight from your GP and more access for others. We believe it should stay confidential, protected, and in the hands of those you trust.
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Jun 1
These actions are lawful, practical and focused on protecting safe clinical decision-making and sustainable general practice. Find out more bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/gp-…
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Jun 1
Practices in England are being asked to take part in a further action, alongside ongoing action on data sharing agreements.
This month’s action asks practices to remove or ignore non-contractual medicines optimisation software, which may fall outside of the remit of the ICB.
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
May 28
The exploration of an alternative model is a consequence of long-term political and systemic failure to protect NHS general practice.
This has left the profession deeply frustrated, with no other choice but to explore alternatives
May 28
GPs in England will be balloted on a 'Plan B' alternative to the current GP contract that would expand options for providing private services to patients, in a landmark move confirmed by the BMA.
Full story: gponline.com/bma-ballot-gps-…
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
May 28
Make sure your GP practice is involved in this month's collective action.
✅ Send the template letter
✅ Pause new data sharing agreements
✅ Review existing data sharing agreements
This is about protecting your practice and taking back control 👉 bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/gp-…
ALT Graphic titled “General Practice in England”. Text reads: “GPs, have you joined this month’s collective action?” Below, icons of a database, arrows and a ticked screen. Further text: “Pause and review data sharing outside your practice. It takes 5 minutes with our template letter.” BMA logo at the bottom.
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Wow. Everyone needs to read this.
All Labour MPs and party members need to understand this.
Especially @jamesmurray_ldn
The Lords will stop this, & we will support them. So let’s work together to make it right.
medconfidential.org/2026/wes…
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
I can explain it.
General Practice funded to the tune of 34p a day but consulting the equivalent of over half the entire population of England every single month
Fund the front door and watch the numbers change
Huge evidence from Ireland here…
May 13
Broad evidence shows the detrimental effect of austerity on health life expectancy, yet this remains largely unspoken within mainstream health and policy discourse.
The evidence is clear, but the narrative isn’t
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GPs are being asked to do more with less under imposed contracts. This isn’t sustainable.
We’re urging practices to withhold patient data sharing with third parties as part of collective action this May.
Here’s why 👇
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
This is exactly why GPs are taking collective action across England @thetimes @BBCr4today
bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/…
Dr Boyle is wrong - GP Connect is available now to view record.
Too much misunderstanding here. I’m happy to come on & explain.
See also: bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/gp-…
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Extra Qs on patient requests to measure ⬆️work 2ry to Computer Says No referrals & long waiting lists?
1. Is this appt for something you’re already on NHS waiting list for?
(SNOMED 866145009)
2. Is this appt to see GP again about a previous problem?
(SNOMED 866145009)
Exclusive: No 10 sets new GP access target ift.tt/tWpD6LQ
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Editor:
I’m so proud of our 6,200 GP practices nationwide who delivered 388,000,000 appointments in the past year on record tiny proportion of NHS budget where 0.02% interactions result in a complaint.
I hope @wesstreeting @SKinnock would also decry this reporting.
@BMA_GP
May 6
Damning figures that shame every GP surgery in England: Complaints reach record high, with 'poor communication' and 'staff behaviour' top reasons for patients' anger trib.al/UaXiE0U
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GPs in England are launching collective action TODAY, after our GP committee voted that Government proposals don’t go far enough.
We’re taking action on data sharing agreements, because policy proposals have not gone far enough to convince GPs that the profession will be protected.
If you’re a GP in England, learn more: bma.org.uk/gpcontract @BMA_GP
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
#UKBiobank
GPC England has consistently expressed concerns for years regarding @uk_biobank’s lax approach to the security of its dataset
We’ve been repeatedly reassured by Govt, but nevertheless we insisted that NHS England retain liability…
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Good work w @NHSEngland & @DHSCgovuk re: referral processes
This isn’t a ‘win’ it’s what it should always have been
Next: the need for a safety framework when we face exceptional demand
Secure that & we start on the new contract
Alternative?
GP Collective Action from May 1st
GPs have won a major protection for patients in their negotiations with NHSE & Govt
Guarantee of referral, no target for rejections, clear documentation of Advice and Guidance with Consultant name & GMC number
Patient safety is always the priority
Govt needs to listen to GPs
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
I delivered evidence today to #HouseOfLords #childhoodvaccs on behalf of GPs for @TheBMA, together w Avon LMC’s Kim Ball @theRCN & RCGP’s @VictoriaTzB
💉IoS funds the jab not the job
💉Practices in deprived areas do ⬆️ work for ⬇️ income
💉fix call-recall & accountability
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Birmingham LMC retweeted
Apr 14
The latest DDRB pay award confirmed a 3.5% uplift for salaried GPs in England and Wales, with decisions in Scotland and Northern Ireland still pending.
If you undertake any NHS salaried GP work, please complete our short survey & tell us what you think👇 bma-mail.org.uk/t/c/AQiEtRUQ…
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Disgraceful
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