Derby & Derbyshire LMC

GP partners are the backbone of the NHS 💙 They provide continuity, know their communities, innovate fast & lead with accountability. Most GP surgeries are partner led — supporting 1.5M NHS patients daily. #NHS #GPPartners #PrimaryCare

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from January 2026. Information source NHS Digital

New: Patient Rights & Responsibilities We’ve created a simple guide to help patients understand what they can expect from their GP practice — and what practices need from patients too. 👉 Same‑day urgent help 👉 Responses for non‑urgent requests 👉 Using the right service

Yesterday, Dr Ben Milton, Medial Director of Derby and Derbyshire Local Medical Committer, and Hayley Scott, Practice Liaison Officer, attended the Derbyshire System Winter Wash-Up meeting. To read more about what we’ve been up to, please visit our website

Why are there fewer GPs? Pressure is up. Funding is down. Morale is falling. Doctors are leaving the profession faster than new ones can join. We need real solutions — not blame. #SupportGeneralPractice #NHS

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from January 2026. Information source NHS Digital

A Thanks to Dr Merryl Watkins The DDLMC Office Team would like to extend thanks to Dr Merryl Watkins for her dedicated service as Chair of the Derby & Derbyshire Local Medical Committee. With sincere thanks The DDLMC Office Team

General Practice is so much more than appointments and phone lines. From managing long term conditions to safeguarding, vaccinations, home visits, referrals and more — GP teams do incredible work every day. 👏💙 #TeamGP #GeneralPractice #NHS #PrimaryCare

Dr Louise Clarke has been elected as the new chair of Derby and Derbyshire Local Medical Committee. Dr Clarke said she's very excited about the prospect of representing and supporting GPs in Derby and Derbyshire at a time when the profession is being asked to do more, with less.

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from January 2026. Information source NHS Digital

**Reminder for Practices** DDLMC will be holding a 26/27 GP Contract Update. If you haven’t secured your place yet, please register here: @37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c8fa540… Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams Don’t miss out on this important update for practices.

Vote now to have your say on the 2026/27 GP contract which is being imposed on GP practices in England. GPs are being asked to do more and more, list sizes and GP-to-patient ratios are expanding while continuity of care is shrinking.

Struggling to get a GP appointment? This infographic explains why: fewer GPs, limited funding, and demand rising fast. Support your local practice — they’re doing their best with what they have. #GPshortage #PrimaryCare #NHS #DerbyLMC

Thanks to everyone who attended our employment law update event last week with Liz Willet from Kraft HR Consulting. The session is the first in a series of new DDLMC update events for practice managers planned for 2026. To find out more visit our website: derbyshirelmc.org.uk/news/take-part…

If a bus is full, opening more doors won’t help — it just risks everyone’s safety. GP access works the same way. Safe working keeps patients safe. #NHS #PrimaryCare #PatientSafety

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from December 2025. Information source NHS Digital

More GP access sounds good — but without more staff or resources, it risks patient safety. GPs already deliver more care with fewer resources than ever before. Safe care > unlimited access. #NHS #PrimaryCare #PatientSafety

Dr Louise Clarke and Dr Weronika Tobiasiewicz have been nominated for the position of chair at DDLMC. Committee members have been invited to cast their votes and the successful candidate will be announced on 5 March. Find out more: derbyshirelmc.org.uk/news/voting-pe…

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from December 2025. Information source NHS Digital

GPs need safe working conditions — just like pilots. If a pilot wouldn’t fly overloaded or overworked, why should your GP? Safe workloads = safer care. ✈️💙 #PatientSafety #GeneralPractice #NHS