June 2011

Meet your GP new executive committeeBlackburn with Darwen's new GP executive committee, tasked with representing the views of the borough's GPs, have put together short profiles to reveal a bit more about themselves.
Tell us what you thinkeGP aims to keep the borough's GPs up to date with the latest news from the Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus and the GP consortium's executive team as well as featuring any local or national news that GPs need to be aware of.
Blackburn with Darwen responds to government's health plansBlackburn with Darwen has responded to the health secretary, Andrew Lansley's offer to listen to stake holder's comments and to suggest improvements to the Health and Social Care Bill.
GPs set the agendaBlackburn with Darwen GPs have met to begin shaping the constitution of their commissioning consortium.
Plans for new 111 number take placeA pilot scheme has been set up to evaluate the roll out of the telephone number 111 for patients to access urgent care services.
New NHS Number guidance for GP practicesNew guidance has been produced for GPs and practice staff to help them with the Choose and Book system.
NHS says: Text 'HEART' to take partYoung people can take part in the consultation on proposals to change childrens' heart services through a new text service.
Productive General Practice – New web seminar series starts on 1 JulyThe Productive General Practice web seminar series gives an update on the programme and the opportunity to hear news from test sites and development partners and get an insight into to how you can make the most of the productive methodology in your general practice.
Minutes from the Transformational Commissioning Board - April 28Minutes from the Transformational Commissioning Board held on Thursday 28th April 2011.

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