What does the LMC do?
The role which Cheshire LMC undertakes can be subdivided into three main categories:
Representative
We represent the views of GPs to a variety of bodies, most notably the ICS and NHS England’s regional office, but also to local authorities, the Police, ambulance service, the Coroners Office, NHS Trusts, other contractor professions, patient representative bodies, MPs, national bodies such as the General Practitioners Committee of the BMA (GPC), General Medical Council (GMC), the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), and local and national media. We also undertake negotiations on behalf of our constituent GPs, individually and collectively.
Advisory
We strive to keep GPs informed of local and national developments, circulating guidance on issues and initiatives, and supplementing what is available nationally, where appropriate. We also provide advice on a wide range of subjects to practices and individual GPs.
Support
We have traditionally looked after the interests of individual constituents needing advice or assistance. The support service which we now provide covers training and personal development and a pastoral care service.
