Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 10th September 2026
This week I travelled to Parliament and met with the Liberal Democrat MPs and their policy writer to share the experiences, concerns, and priorities of our General Practice members.
10/09/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Tuesday 25th August 2026
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) investigation into Advice and Guidance has been published. Its findings reflect concerns raised by GPs and practice teams across Wessex. We are grateful to everyone who shared their experiences, which helped inform the investigation.
25/08/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 13th August 2026
We are delighted to introduce Lizzie, Nikki, Clare and Samantha who are our new In-House Nurse Advisor Team.
13/08/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Friday 24th July 2026
When NHS England first published its proposals for Single Neighbourhood Providers (SNPs) and Multi-Neighbourhood Providers (MNPs), many in General Practice reacted with understandable suspicion and alarm.
24/07/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 9th July 2026
Understanding the pressures and realities facing General Practice has never been more important. Wessex LMCs’ Data Pages brings together key system level information on: workforce, workload and patient demand information in one easy-to access location; helping practices, PCNs and stakeholders better understand the challenges and achievements of primary care.
09/07/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 25th June 2026
While it’s lovely to have summer sunshine, we’re very aware that most of you are working in very challenging circumstances where premises are simply not equipped to manage extreme heat and yet you are continuing to deliver services to your patients nonetheless.
25/06/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 11th June 2026
It was lovely to catch up with many of you at our Annual LMC Conference last week. Those of you who were able to attend heard first hand GPCE Chair Katie Bramall talk about the reasoning behind the ongoing dispute between the BMA and government as well as the proposed next steps in terms of collective action.
11/06/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Thursday 28th May 2026
The letters are not the contract. Practices across Wessex are being asked to change how they work. Some already have.
28/05/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Tuesday 12th May 2026
Last week we asked practices to pause before sending the BMA template letter regarding Data Sharing Agreements while the wording and accompanying guidance were being finalised.
12/05/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Tuesday 21st April 2026
The first-ever National Practice Manager Day will be held today - Tuesday 21st April 2026. This day aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contribution of Practice Managers across general practice.
21/04/2026
Wessex LMCs Newsletter – Tuesday 7th April 2026
Happy Easter from the Wessex LMCs team. We hope that you managed to get some rest and recuperation with friends and loved ones over the bank holiday weekend.
07/04/2026