Welcome to Wakefield Local Medical Committee
Wakefield Local Medical Committee (LMC) is the elected, statutory representative body for GPs across Wakefield. We provide expert advice, pastoral support and practical guidance to help GPs navigate contractual issues, workload pressures, professional challenges and system change.
We work alongside NHS and system partners to ensure general practice has a strong voice in local healthcare planning and decision-making. Whether you’re a GP partner, salaried doctor, locum or GP trainee, the LMC is here to represent your interests and offer confidential, supportive help when it’s needed.
This website provides trusted updates, guidance and local resources to support general practice in Wakefield. If you require individual advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
📢 Latest LMC News
🩺 New in Health & Wellbeing: GP Support Hub
We’ve added the GP Support Hub to our Health & Wellbeing resources. This BMA initiative offers career, financial, and wellbeing guidance for GPs facing employment challenges or heavy workloads.
👉 See it in Health & Wellbeing📄 Weight Management Pathways & Tirzepatide Prescribing
A clear summary of referral criteria, service access, and current guidance around Tirzepatide use locally.
👉 Read Full Update🎙 Featured: One GP’s Journey to Leadership
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell shares her journey into leadership, reflecting on opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned. This short video and podcast explore representation, visibility, and supporting others into leadership roles in general practice.
👉 View Feature🎧 Part of a video series led by Dr Richard Fieldhouse (NASGP)
📅 Events Bulletin
Stay up to date with training, conferences, and wellbeing sessions for primary care staff. Here’s the next upcoming event:
Team Values
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025, 9.30am-11.00am via Zoom
Developing a culture of compassion in healthcare organisations has never been more crucial than in today’s climate of escalating workloads, staffing shortages, and ongoing budget cuts. This session explores the research behind building strong team cultures, psychological safety, and the role of organisational values in compassionate practice. Discover the ‘sweet spot’ of high-performing teams where passion, shared values, and individual strengths intersect.
“Open discussion, useful having a small group. Focusing our thoughts marking us review what we currently do.”👉 Book Your Place
Provided by GPMplus
Conflict on the Frontline
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025, 2.00pm-3.30pm via Zoom
This course helps participants understand the root causes of conflict, recognise the emotional impact on staff, and apply effective de-escalation techniques. Gain strategies for managing escalating situations, preventing future conflicts, and supporting staff following incidents.
“Very informative & sensitive to staff. Friendly & approachable – seems rare to see this approach especially to admin staff.”👉 Book Your Place
Provided by GPMplus
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