Derby & Derbyshire LMC

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DDLMC To represent and support general practice, ensure that GPs are properly valued, and their skills properly utilised.

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from April 2026.Information source NHS Digital
18/06/2026

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

💡 Did you know? We’ve launched Part 1 of our series exploring the difference between a GP and a specialist—and why the N...
15/06/2026

đź’ˇ Did you know?

We’ve launched Part 1 of our series exploring the difference between a GP and a specialist—and why the NHS needs both.

A simple, visual look at how each manages uncertainty, risk, and diagnosis in different but complementary ways.

👉 More parts coming soon from Derby & Derbyshire LMC! You can find our infographics of the month on our website https://www.derbyshirelmc.org.uk/general-information-hub/infographics or contact the office for more resources [email protected]

Did you know that continuity of care can actually save lives? 👩‍⚕️💙 Our latest “Did You Know?” poster looks at the balan...
08/06/2026

Did you know that continuity of care can actually save lives? 👩‍⚕️💙

Our latest “Did You Know?” poster looks at the balance between quick access to appointments and the importance of seeing the same GP over time. While same-day access is important, research continues to show that continuity with a trusted GP leads to better outcomes, improved patient satisfaction and even reduced mortality.

Take a look at Part 6: Access vs. Continuity 👇

96.6% of appointments in Derby and Derbyshire were attended in April 2026, but 20,000 appointments were missed due to pa...
04/06/2026

96.6% of appointments in Derby and Derbyshire were attended in April 2026, but 20,000 appointments were missed due to patients not attending. Missed appointments waste valuable clinical time and reduce availability for other patients.

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

Did you know just how much value NHS General Practice provides? đź’™ From appointments and advice to home visits and ongoin...
01/06/2026

Did you know just how much value NHS General Practice provides? đź’™

From appointments and advice to home visits and ongoing care, your NHS GP service delivers an incredible amount of support for a relatively small cost per person each year.

This latest “Did You Know?” poster highlights the true value of general practice — and why continued investment in NHS primary care matters for everyone.

To view more of our DYK resources visit our website where we upload a new versions each month https://www.derbyshirelmc.org.uk/general-information-hub/infographics or contact the office [email protected] for further versions

Part 7/7If a request falls outside funded GP work:• Ask the originating service to complete it• Seek support via PALS or...
28/05/2026

Part 7/7

If a request falls outside funded GP work:

• Ask the originating service to complete it
• Seek support via PALS or another provider
• Escalate to your local ICB if needed

GPs may decline unfunded work to protect capacity for core care.

Part 6/7What are the impacts when unfunded work is redirected to General Practice?• Inefficiencies that can delay patien...
26/05/2026

Part 6/7

What are the impacts when unfunded work is redirected to General Practice?

• Inefficiencies that can delay patient care
• Time spent reviewing requests that could be completed at source
• Strained professional relationships across services
• Potential patient safety risks due to incomplete information or context
• Reduced capacity for holistic, continuity-based care

General Practice works best when roles, responsibilities, and resourcing are clear and aligned.

Derby & Derbyshire GP Practice Appointment data from March 2026.Information source NHS Digital
25/05/2026

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

Part 5/7What happens if GPs keep doing unfunded work?Less time for patients.More pressure on already stretched teams.Ris...
21/05/2026

Part 5/7

What happens if GPs keep doing unfunded work?

Less time for patients.
More pressure on already stretched teams.
Rising stress and burnout.

It also hides the reality—creating the impression there’s spare capacity when general practice is already at breaking point.

👉 Unfunded work isn’t free—it comes at a cost to patient care.

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