Bromley LMC News Update

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1 Bromley LMC News Update w/c Turner syndrome: A chromosomal condition affecting female development. 204A BMA reforms Sessional GPs Working The GPC has announced a series of wide-ranging changes to the way sessional GPs are represented within the BMA, as part of a package of reforms based on conclusions drawn from a large-scale consultation process that included a survey of over 1800 sessional GP members and a review of the way LMCs represent these doctors locally. New reforms outlined in the report include: Delegating authority to the Sessional GPs Subcommittee of GPC The formation of an SGPS executive committee Four additional permanent seats on GPC for the SGPS executive committee New guidance for LMCs to improve their representation of sessional GPs locally A new strategy for communications aimed at improving the flow of information 204B Retinopathy screening for patients in wheelchairs Diabetic patients in wheelchairs cannot currently be screened at Beacon or Orpington Hospital unless they are able to transfer from their wheelchair to the screening chair, can keep their head steady and can lean forward to put their chin on the chin rest. Patients who will not benefit from screening or who would be unsuitable for treatment should be exception reported. Patients who, despite their disability, would still benefit from screening should be referred to Miss Jackson's clinic at the West Kent Eye, where hoist facilities are available if needed. NB please notify the retinal screening administrator of the decision made (i.e. wheelchair patient referred to PRUH ophthalmologist for assessment) or send an opting out log form. 204C Bromley Healthcare project update A joint project committee, chaired by Liz Butler, has been set up to oversee the transition from CPU to Bromley Healthcare. Donya Young is representing the LMC at this vital stage on that committee and Hamendra Patel continues in post, working with the CPU. The aim for the new organisation remains to go live by 1/4/2011 at the latest. 204D CQC Registration CQC registration will apply for NHS GPs from April 2012 and in anticipation of that deadline, ongoing consultation is taking place on how the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of

2 Practice for the NHS on the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections will relate to primary care. For now though it is guidance only. 204E NICE topic selection panels The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is recruiting new professional members for its Topic Selection consideration panels. Further details can be found on this link: 204F Attention all Mayday users If you would like to be included in the circulation list for information/gp newsletter etc from the Mayday hospital please would send your address to 204G Appraisees needed for revalidation pilot Last week we mentioned that the PCT Primary Care Workforce Manager Joe Warner-Johnson is looking to recruit 24 Bromley GPs to undertake a strengthened Pilot appraisal which will count as the annual appraisal for 2010/11. If you think you might be interested please him on joe.warner-johnson@bromleypct.nhs.uk 204H Bromley MIND Day Courses Attached is the latest programme from Bromley MIND for people with mental health needs, including Coping with Life and Developing Skills courses and Support sessions. 204I BMA Open Day The BMA will be hosting an Open Day at this year s ARM on Wednesday 30 June 2010 at the Brighton, Brighton. Free to attend for both members and non-members, visitors can find out more about the BMA and the membership benefits available and obtain free advice on careers, financial planning and industrial relations. Further information and the programme of presentations and activities can be found on the BMA website at: Computer problems supposedly true! Tech support: Your password is the small letter 'a' as in apple, a capital letter V as in Victor, the number 7 Customer: Is that 7 in capital letters? James Heathcote ( Secretary ) Jackie Peake ( Committee Liaison Executive ) Bromley Local Medical Committee, Londonwide LMCs, Bassetts House, Broadwater Gardens, Farnborough, Kent. BR6 7UA Tel: Fax: james.heathcote@bromleypct.nhs.uk jackie.peake@bromleypct.nhs.uk Disclaimer: This publication is written for health care professionals in Bromley and information may not be appropriate for use elsewhere. Editorial comments do not necessarily represent the views of the LMC committee. Londonwide LMCs is the brand name of Londonwide Local Medical Committees Limited Registered and office address: Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HX. T /7418 F E. info@lmc.org.uk Registered in England No Londonwide Local Medical Committees Limited is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Joint Chief Executives: Dr Michelle Drage and Dr Tony Stanton

3 BROMLEY MIND DAY SERVICES PROGRAMME 1 st July to 31 st 2010 ANCHOR HOUSE 5 STATION ROAD, ORPINGTON BR6 0RZ TEL: BECKENHAM CENTRE 20b HAYNE ROAD, BECKENHAM BR3 4HY TEL: STEPPING STONES 38 MASONS HILL, BROMLEY BR2 9JG TEL: COMMUNITY VENUES: BISHOP JUSTUS CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL MAGPIE HALL LANE, BROMLEY, BR2 8HZ BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 20 WIDMORE ROAD, BROMLEY BR1 1RY Numbers for the groups and courses are limited. Please contact the relevant person in advance to book a place. Registered Charity Number:

4 Structured Courses Coping With Life Courses Note: Where Inductions apply, these must be attended in order to be accepted for the course. Course Title Venues Dates Times Contact Stress Management Induction 13 th July then 27 th July to 31 st August Tuesdays 10:00 to 12:00 Jackie Hufford or Roxana Graves Please see Bromley Mind website for more Coping with Life courses. On website click on Services, then Coping with Life Courses and then List of Current Courses Running Developing Skills Courses: Work, Education, Training & Living Independently Course Title Venue Dates When Contact Managing Your Money 10 th, 17 th, 24 th (in partnership with Bromley September and 1 st 11:00 to 12:30 Citizens Advice Bureau) Managing Your Money (in partnership with Bromley Citizens Advice Bureau) Active Living Fresh Beginnings Introduction to Computers Shop and Cook Navigating the Benefits System Getting the Most from Your G.P. Workshop Employment Support To be confirmed To be confirmed 4 th, 11 th, 18 th and 25 th 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd and 30 th July 8 th September to 27 th 2:00 to 3:30 5 th July to 25 th 10:00 to 12:00 From 5 th July on request 7 th, 14 th, 21 st and 28 th To be confirmed. Provisionally booked for 4 th November To be confirmed 9:30 to 12:30 Thursday 10:30 to 3:00 To be confirmed Sarah Emptage or Jackie Hufford Sarah Emptage Sarah Emptage or Jackie Hufford Barbie Gibbons on

5 Developing Skills Courses: Creative and Leisure Course Title Venue Dates Times Contact Art 8 th July every week until 28 th Creative Writing 8 th July every week until 28 th Gardening 5 th July every week until 25 th Vocal Skills Vocal Skills For performance Art Book and Poetry Club Design and Craft Gardening Photography Support s Bishop Justus CE School Bishop Justus CE School 8 th September to 13 th November dates to be confirmed. 6 th July every week until 26 th 7 th July every week until 27 th 8 th July until 28 th 5 th July every week until 25 th 9 th July every week until 29 th Drama 15 th July to 20 th August, then 2 nd September and 8 th to 28 th Dressmaking 7 th July every week until 27 th Woodwork 16 th June to 28 th August and 17 th September to 29 th 1:30 to 4:00 3:30 to 5:00 3:30 to 5:00 Tuesdays 10:30 to 12:00 1:30 to 3:00 1:30 to 4:00 Handicrafts Weekly Tuesdays Barbie Gibbons Barbie Gibbons Course Title Venue Dates Times Contact Seated Massage 2 nd to 30 th July, and 6 th August Women s Weekly Tuesdays 1.30 to 3.00 Hearing Voices Bromley United Reformed Church Weekly 10:30 to 12:00 Stewart Tight or Graham White

6 Open Access Sessions 10:30 to 1:30 10:30 to 1:30 12:30 to 4:00 10:30 to 1:30 12:30 to 4:00 10:30 to 1:30 10:30 to 1:30 12:30m to 4:00 10:30 to 1:30 10:30 to 1:30 12:30 to 4:00 12:30 to 4:00 10:30 to 1:30 12:30 to 4:00 10:30 to 1:30 Out of Hours Monday Sundays 6:30pm to 9:00pm 7:00pm to 10:00pm 7:00pm to 10:00pm 11:00am to 3:00pm NOTE: Some Peer Support sessions may not be running due to insufficient numbers of Peer Support Volunteers, please call centre to confirm that the session is running. Classical Music Appreciation 1:30 to 3:00 Discussion 11:00 to 12:00 Discussion 1:30 to 3:00 Community Meeting First Tuesday of every month at on 6 th July, 3 rd August, 7 th September and 5 th. 11:00 to 1:00 Peer Support Development Third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 to 4:00 Woodwork 13 th July to 24 th August, then 14 th September to 26 th :30 to 4:00 Poetry and Reading Second Tuesday of every month at on 13 th July, 10 th August, 14 th September and 12 th :00 to 12:00 Discussion 11:00 to 11:45 Ceramics & Pottery with Credo 2:00 to 3:30 Book Club Dance & Movement Weekly (not during term time) at 11:00am to 12:00 Relaxation 11:00 to 11:45 Art Dance Movement 11:00 to 12:00 Music Women s Support 11:00 to 12:30 Art 1:45 to 3:15