Jonathan Ashby

Stats from @CR_UK show economic deprivation influences higher rates of breast cancer. London has some of the most deprived areas in the UK and its GPs work hard to try to work with communities and overcome these increased risks. #BreastCancerAwareness #breastcs0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cancerresearchuk.org/health-profess…

Will Huxter has joined the judging panel for the 2026 London General Practice Awards. These awards honour the outstanding work of general practice teams across the capital. Nominations are now open and will close on 31 October.

Just 3 weeks left to recognise the great work of yourselves and your colleagues for the 2026 London General Practice Awards! Nominations are open to all GPs and general practice staff working across London general practice and close on 31 October 2025. lmc.org.uk/news/londonwid…

One of the best things in the Hillsborough Law Bill is not the duty of candour on public officials, as welcome as that is, but news that bereaved families will have publicly funded legal representation at inquests. Finally an equality of arms that's been lacking for so long

Meet the judging panel for the London General Practice Awards 2026! Our panel includes experts from general practice, the wider healthcare system, politics, and patient representation. lmc.org.uk/news/judges-lo…

Our CEO @DrLisaJHR, recently appeared on a podcast hosted by @NASGP, where she shared valuable insights into the 10-Year Health Plan, championed clinical autonomy, and highlighted the vital role sessional GPs play in shaping the future of primary care. nasgp.org.uk/resource/video…

For #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, @DrSelvarajah reflects on his journey from a childhood shaped by conflict in Sri Lanka to becoming a healthcare leader in East London. lmc.org.uk/news/recognisi…

Our CEO, @DrLisaJHR has an article on the need to put GPs at the heart of the NHS in the 14 July health edition of The House magazine (page 42). #page/42" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">library.myebook.com/thehouse/house…

President Macron, "As the channel tunnel is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year let's make a wish here today" "Let's not allow the channel to grow wider" "There are 300,00 French people living in the UK and 150,000 British people living in France" "There is a risk our societies are growing apart, that our young people do not know each other, and may end up as strangers, at a time when international events remind us on a daily basis of our common future" "Let's fix it" "Let's work together in order to facilitate the exchange of citizens, researchers, intellectuals, artists" "Let's allow our children to have the same opportunities we had"

Today, we honour those who lost their lives on 7th July, 20 years ago, and pay tribute to the responders who ran towards danger. We stood together then. We stand together now.

Today, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives and were injured in the July 7 bombings two decades ago, including those affected near our offices on Tavistock Square. We also pay tribute to the brave doctors from BMA House who rushed towards danger to provide aid.

It's a very timely #UVSafetyAwarenessWeek this year. Awareness is such an important part of preventing skin cancer, projects like this could make a big difference to the next generation. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

For #WorldWellbeingWeek, we highlight our group coaching circles to support the mental health and wellbeing of current workers and those returning to work. Plus, check out our GPPSN, an online platform connecting GPs with tailored professional support. lmc.org.uk/news/new-group…

Since launching our cervical sample taking training we've successfully trained nearly 80 people. The courses run whenever there's enough interest, register yours here. londonwidelearning.org.uk/courses/initia… #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

“The waiting room was empty when I visited, they can’t be very busy.” A quiet waiting room doesn’t mean the practice is quiet. GP practices handle hundreds of thousands of appointments each month, & more patients than ever are making use of their services. linkedin.com/posts/nhs-hant…

The workload for GPs in England has increased significantly, leading to a rise in the patient-to-doctor ratio. This means GPs are caring for more patients while also experiencing increased complexity in their appointments.

For #MensHealthWeek, we highlight the importance of prostate cancer awareness. An Ipsos poll reveals significant gaps in public knowledge about symptoms and risks, emphasising the need for better education and support for increased testing. ow.ly/nz4O50W4U0X

For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we share resources from the Marmalade Trust. This year's theme, "Meeting Loneliness Together," focuses on reducing the stigma surrounding this natural human emotion and encourages collective efforts to build connections. lonelinessawarenessweek.org

It's now time for PCN colleagues at the @PCWorkforceAcad event to hear from @ElliottSinger and I about how @LondonwideLMCs can support them. Plus we have merch here, so if you're at the event stop by our stand!