Morgannwg LMC

Following updates on February 1st 2026 , 15th October 2025 and 17th October 2025 , Morgannwg LMC has written to practices on April 14th 2026 to clarify the current situation as many practices have contacted us regarding this matter: "Dear Practices We are aware that many practices have received reports from Audiology containing a statement that the Local Medical Committee (LMC) as of 1 February 2026 "made the decision Audiologists should not be requesting MRI scans within the Primary Care...

These standards have been designed to improve the safety and quality of patient care in NHS Wales and ensure that our patients have the best possible experience as they navigate their pathways. It is a consensus document that has been co-produced with Primary and Secondary Care Clinicians and endorsed by the All Wales Medical Directors. They apply to all NHS Wales clinicians communicating clinical information between General Practice and Health board run services. They also apply to...

The clinical and professional responsibility you have for your patients does not mean that you must provide services over and above those for which you are contracted, or that you cannot give reasonable notice to cease doing such additional services. The BMA has useful advice regarding how to answer responses you encounter when declining non-GMS or unfunded work: 'It's not professional' What I do outside my contract is a personal choice and plenty of other professionals decline extra work if...