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Does the LMC offer support to private GPs?

In theory, yes LMC’s can offer support to private GPs, particularly if your question is in relation to a principle. It is worth noting that the LMCs are currently going through a restructuring phase and have limited time and knowledge of the private sector.

Local medical committees

LMCs are local representative committees for GPs. There are many LMC’s throughout the country, all covering a specific region.

LMCs

Represent the views of GPs and GP practices

Provide expertise and advice to GPs

Support the wellbeing of GPs

How to get support

Each LMC has their own website which provides local guidance for NHS general practice and private providers.

The LMC also holds a national conference which provides updates, discusses issues and gives a chance to network with others in the industry.  

Core values

The LMC strives to improve the development of Primary Care to ensure a high quality service is delivered to patients. The LMC is committed to the values of openess, equal opportunities, representativeness, equity and fairness

The LMC

Who are the LMC?

Each LMC is comprised of committee which is elected every four years. The committee consists of a chairman, vice chairman, secretary and a number of GPs and non-prinicple GPs in the area. LMCs are run independently in each area of the UK and the committee meets monthly.


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