Lothian LMC @lothianlmc
The voice of GPs across Lothian lothianlmc.co.uk Edinburgh, Scotland Joined August 2016-
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Lothian LMC retweeted
Final chance to attend the BMA roadshow this evening online. Please register to hear important information about the future of our profession. REGISTER NOW!!!
Final chance to attend the BMA roadshow this evening online. Please register to hear important information about the future of our profession. REGISTER NOW!!!
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Lothian LMC retweeted
The first one of these is this Thursday evening. Looking forward to seeing as many GP’s there in person as possible. Book now!!!
The first one of these is this Thursday evening. Looking forward to seeing as many GP’s there in person as possible. Book now!!!
Lothian LMC retweeted
Practices will have received the GMS uplift letter from Scottish Government, which states they are implementing DDRB. You are right to be angry! No GP Partners can deliver all the intentions as ENIC has been ignored. Our dispute intensifies! Funding restoration is now bigger!
Lothian LMC retweeted
🚨 ALERT: GPs in Scotland have moved into formal dispute with the Scottish Government. Listen to @DrIMChairSGPC explain why, what this means for the profession and our campaign for £290m #fullfundingrestoration, and how we need the support of GPs across 🏴. 👇👇👇 1/2
Lothian LMC retweeted
“It is really demoralising when you know that you could be doing more.” This week we heard from @DrIMChairSGPC, Chair of @BMAScotland on General Practice: Progress since the 2018 General Medical Services contract. Listen to what he told us about how many GPs are feeling👇
Lothian LMC retweeted
‘It is a situation which is completely unsustainable’ A @BMAScotland survey of GPs has revealed the shocking extent to which doctors working in primary care are struggling to cope with unmanageable workloads and years of underinvestment. @JenTrueland reports.…
Lothian LMC retweeted
🗣️Today our Scottish GP committee chair @DrIMChairSGPC warns: GPs are increasingly concerned about the survival of practices, with many warning there is “no realistic chance” of meeting demand from patients 👀⬇️ bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…
Lothian LMC retweeted
🚨📽️ NEW STAND WITH YOUR SURGERY VIDEO! 🏴Find out about the difference our ask for #fullfundingrestoration would make for GPs and patients across Scotland. 👀 Have a watch below.... 👇👇👇 1/2
Lothian LMC retweeted
Our new report makes the case for general practice loudly and clearly. Watch @doctor_katie on The Value of a GP 👇 And read the report here 🔗 cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw1… #UKLMC2025
Lothian LMC retweeted
*CALLING ALL GPs in SCOTLAND* Please complete our survey as we demand funding restoration for General Practice. PLEASE SHARE bmascotland.home.blog/2025/05/06/gps…
Lothian LMC retweeted
In today's Daily Record, Scotland's GPs are threatening to strike in a dispute with the Scottish Government. Read our full coverage here dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-…
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Great work from our Medical director Dr Annie Lomas. 👍
Lothian LMC retweeted
"We're looking for a bit of parity here." Dr Neil MacRitchie from Lothian Local Medical Committee has said he believes more support could be offered to ensure patient care is the best it can be.
Excellent podcast with @DrIMChairSGPC . Essential listening for GP’s in Scotland.
Excellent podcast with @DrIMChairSGPC . Essential listening for GP’s in Scotland.
Lothian LMC retweeted
A fair summary of an important issue facing NHS Scotland. Healthcare systems that invest in primary care have cost effective accessible services 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @lothianlmc
Lothian LMC retweeted
GPC England has agreed the contract for 2025-26, contingent on further commitments from the Government. Find out more about the proposals, and what they will mean for your practice, here: brnw.ch/21wR1OW
Lothian LMC retweeted
🚨🏴 GPs - update on Employers' National Insurance Contributions. @DrIMChairSGPC: "In the absence of any reassurance on this from SG, practices MUST anticipate that this cost will land with them and take the necessary steps to respond" Read in full 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/02/25/sco…
Lothian LMC retweeted
This week's #InsidetheNHS looks at why GPs in Scotland have voted to ballot on industrial action Industrial action by GPs is looming - how did we get here? heraldscotland.com/news/24769825.… heraldscotland.com/news/24769825.…
Lothian LMC retweeted
@heraldscotland @DrIMChairSGPC @scotgov The strength of feeling in the room is shown as the speech by @DrIMChairSGPC is greeted with huge applause and a standing ovation #SLMC24
Lothian LMC retweeted
A great opening speech from @DrIMChairSGPC 👏
A great opening speech from @DrIMChairSGPC 👏
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