The Single Electronic Referral Form (SERF)
LMC members continued to express concerns that the SERF was not fit for purpose and generated administration for clinicians which reduced their time for clinical tasks. Discussions continue with the CCG, RCHT and CFT.
Committee Roles
After a request for expressions of interest the three Executive posts were elected by Committee unopposed in line with the current Executive’s proposals for the new three-year term. Commencing September 2021, the Executive will be re-structured as follows:
Chair’s Report
Dr Will Hynds reported on the following:
KCCG Report
Andrew Abbott and Kirsty Lewis report on:
KHCIC Training Hub update
Laura Wheeler from KHCIC gave an update on the various training courses available. Please refer to their website for further information https://www.kernowhealthcic.org.uk/cornwall-training-hub/
Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM)
Nicola Davies from Roseland Surgeries gave a presentation on the newly formed Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) which Kernow LMC is supporting. Further information can be found on our website here - About the IGPR - Kernow LMC
Observer seat for KHCIC at our Committee
It was agreed by members for Kernow Health CIC to have an Observer seat at our Committee meetings as a reciprocal arrangement for our seat on their Board
Post Covid Service
Dr Robert Gardner gave an update on the Post Covid Service and reported that referral forms are now available to share with colleagues.
VTE pre-assessment tool
A reminder was given that valid referrals to secondary care cannot be refused. The LMC are following up a recent refusal from fracture clinic to accept a referral without a VTE pre-referral assessment. The LMC continue to campaign for a reduction in administrative burden on practices – this is one practical example.
LMC Remuneration Survey
LMC salaries and Committee remuneration rates were found to represent good value to Cornwall when benchmarked with other areas.
ICS and system-wide influence
Various LMC members already sit on the ICA Boards in Cornwall but anyone with ideas/views/comments on how GPs/the LMC can influence the ICS (Integrated Care System) further please email emma@kernowlmc.co.uk