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GP locum superannuation forms now available in the Library…

GP Forms A and B are now available in our website’s document library. You can also ready through useful information in the “completion Notes” document provided:

Practice Nurse Update From GGC Practice Nurse Advisory Team…

The PNA Team are a small team whose role is to support and develop Practice Nursing within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are grateful to the LMC for giving us this opportunity to contribute to their website. Our PNA Team Staffnet WebPages can be accessed when logged onto a work computer via this link. The Webpages host information to support the PN role.

NMC Revalidation

The NMC’s proposed revalidation model brings back to the heart of nursing and midwifery the value of reflection on the Code. The proposed self-confirmation model is based on every nurse and midwife reflecting on their practice against the Code. Feedback from peers and users will be on how nurses and midwives uphold their professional standards as set out in their Code. And a third party confirmation as part of an existing employer process, such as appraisal, will focus on how nurses and midwives follow their code of conduct.

NMC Revalidation will require every nurse and midwife to confirm that they:

  • Continue to remain fit to practise by meeting the principles of the revised Code.
  • Have completed the required hours of practice and learning activity through continuing professional development (CPD).
  • Have used feedback to review and improve the way they work.
  • Have received confirmation from someone well placed to comment on their continuing fitness to practise.

The Revalidation Consultation will address revising the Code (the standards of good nursing and midwifery practice) and implementing revalidation. This process is taking place from January to August 2014. In part one, which ran January – March, The focus was on how the proposed model of revalidation can be implemented in a variety of employment settings and scopes of practice. This will help ensure the model that is launched in December 2015 is flexible and fit for purpose. In part two, April – August, a draft code has been developed and we would encourage you to comment before 11-8-14 by clicking this link.

GP Locum superannuation forms available in the LMC Library…

GP Forms A and B are now available in our website’s document library. You can also ready through useful information in the “completion Notes” document provided:

Important information on new death certification system…

GPs need to be aware that from 6th August 2014, there will be a new “Death Certificate” or Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). There is a local implementation group that has been set up with LMC and practice manager representation.

This is extremely important information for all GPs and practice managers. Please ensure that all doctors and key practice staff are aware of the information provided below:

Latest updates on trans-vaginal meshes from the Scottish Government…

Letter from Dr Aileen Keel:

It has been drawn to our attention that the letter sent out by Sir Harry Burns dated 11 July 2013 regarding trans-vaginal meshes has not been forwarded to all consultants who carry out procedures using mesh implants in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, and GPs who may have patients who have received such implants.

I would be very grateful if the original letter could be circulated to all relevant clinicians in primary and secondary care.

Can I also take this opportunity to remind you of the possibility that women may have complications following insertion of these mesh implants, and that adverse events should be reported to the MHRA.

Scottish Government is in the process of finalising a revised patient information leaflet and consent form for these procedures and this will be available at the end of June.

Yours sincerely,

Aileen Keel