Practice Nurse Networks Survey Data and Group Existence in Different Areas

General practice nurse networks survey data www.lmc.org.uk

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2. Bar Chart On Responses From Different ICB s SEL have been most responsive NEL have been least responsive www.lmc.org.uk

3. Please tell us if any general practice nurse groups or fora exist in your area. Borough Answer Responses Barnet 8 Nurse s forums, PCN groups, WhatsApp groups, forum meetings, and combination groups such as "pan varnet forum and WhatsApp group" and "PN forums." Enfield Nurse's forums, the Enfield Practice Nurse Forum, the NCL ICB Nurse Forum, and the Unity Nurse Group led by lead nurses. 6 Haringey Haringey Nurse Forum, Haringey Nurse WhatsApp Group, NCL Nurse Forum, NCL ACP WhatsApp, and various PCN, borough, and NCL groups. Some are unsure or indicate no such groups exist. 5 Islington C2 PCN Nursing Group, Islington Nurses WhatsApp Group, Islington and NCL Nurses Forum, PNA sessions, and PNC monthly education sessions. 3 City & Hackney Monthly online Practice Nurse Forum, and a WhatsApp group. 2 www.lmc.org.uk

3. Please tell us if any practice nurse groups or fora exist in your area. Borough Answer Responses Newham Yes 2 Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets GPN Forum, a monthly GPN forum, and the Tower Hamlets nurses WhatsApp group. 4 Brent Yes 1 Ealing Ealing practice nurse forum 1 www.lmc.org.uk

3. Please tell us if any practice nurse groups or fora exist in your area. Borough Answer Responses Hillingdon NWL and Hillingdon PCN Training Hub, which holds monthly Zoom sessions for nurses and HCAs. 3 Hounslow No 1 Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster A GPN group started in January with a single Teams meeting (Brompton), and there is a virtual nurse forum that is challenging to attend due to irregular scheduling and lack of pre-meeting agendas. 3 Bexley Previously, there was a community forum, but it is no longer active. 2 www.lmc.org.uk

3. Please tell us if any practice nurse groups or fora exist in your area. Borough Answer Responses Bromley Practice Nurse Forum and a Hayes wick WhatsApp Group for nurses 2 Greenwich Greenwich Nurses Forum, the Greenwich PN Forum (which meets four times a year), a bi-monthly Nurse Forum organized by the Lead Nurses and Training Hub, clinical supervision and personal development sessions, and twice-yearly PLT sessions. 5 Lambeth GPN Clinical Supervision groups and a Practice Nurse group in Lambeth for all practice nurses. 12 Lewisham Clinical supervision, a Practice Nurse Forum, a diabetes clinical support group for Seven fields, GPN and HCA forums, and three General Practice Nurse Advisors in Lewisham. Additionally, there are nurse facilitators in each PCN, though their effectiveness varies. 6 Southwark Southwark borough-wide GPN and HCA forum. 4 Merton GPN Forums 1 www.lmc.org.uk

3. Please tell us if any practice nurse groups or fora exist in your area. Borough Answer Responses Sutton None 1 Wandsworth PCN clinical supervision and training. Additionally, there are occasional Practice Nurse Forum events, though they are infrequent (Some mentioned none). There are also virtual SWL level meetings starting up, and clinical supervision is available, which is appreciated. 8 www.lmc.org.uk

4. Please tell us which practice nurse groups or fora (formal/informal) you are involved in. Borough Answer Responses Barnet Nurses Forum, PCN3 Forum, a WhatsApp group, the Long-Term Conditions Group, Barnet GPNs, the PCN2 Network, the Practice-Based Team, and CEPN. 8 Enfield Enfield Nurse Forum, Unity Nurse Group, and the Haringey Nurse Forum. 6 Haringey Haringey Nurse Forum, North Central and Borough forums. 5 Islington Islington PN Forum and the C2 Nurse Team Group. 3 Newham Newham 2 Tower Hamlets Someone is chair for the GPN Forum and am the administrator for the WhatsApp group. Others mention they are not involved. 4 Brent NWL 1 www.lmc.org.uk

4. Please tell us which practice nurse groups or fora (formal/informal) you are involved in. Borough Answer Responses Hillingdon Facebook and WhatsApp groups, as well as the NWL and Hillingdon groups, and find the RCN GPN group very useful. (North connect only) 3 Hounslow None 1 Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster West London GPN group, which has had one Teams meeting so far. 3 Sutton SPIN fellowship, RCN GPN forum 4 Wandsworth Facebook group, the SPIN Fellowship, and the PCN. A few not involved. 8 Bexley Community-based nurse forum, but it seems to have fizzled out since COVID. 2 Ealing Ealing practice nurse forum 1 City & Hackney OCC, as well as a WhatsApp group 2 www.lmc.org.uk

4. Please tell us which practice nurse groups or fora (formal/informal) you are involved in. Borough Answer Responses Bromley Bromley Practice Nurse Forum, Bromley GPN/HCA Forum, and the Bromley AP group. 2 Greenwich Greenwich Nurses Forum, serve as an LMC representative, and participate in the Facebook RCN PN Forum. 5 Lambeth Clinical supervision, local PCN groups, the Lambeth Practice Nurse Forum, and various nurse forums and supervision groups. 12 Lewisham Practice Nurse Forum, Lewisham Nurse Forum, the Practice Nurses Forum, the Diabetes Clinical Support Group, and the GPN forums run by GPN Advisors. Additionally, I serve as a General Practice Nurse Advisor for all of Lewisham, along with two other advisors. 6 Southwark Nurse Forum and the Nexus Nurses group. 4 Merton Merton practice nurse forum. 1 www.lmc.org.uk

5. Are these face to face, WhatsApp groups, or virtual fora? www.lmc.org.uk

6. If none exist, would you be interested in joining a practice nurse forum? Interest in Joining Practice Forum www.lmc.org.uk Yes No Already exist

7. What would you most value about being a part of a practice nurse forum? Sharing Knowledge and Ideas: Share thoughts, ideas, and best practices. Discuss interesting cases and learn from others. Problem-solving and discussing common issues. Access to clinical updates, protocols, and guidelines. Peer Support and Networking: Provide and receive support, advice, and encouragement. Connect with others in similar roles to reduce feelings of isolation. Networking opportunities with other practice nurses. Education and Training: Stay updated with relevant training, education, and clinical Updates. Learn about local health priorities and new services. Opportunities for career development and skill enhancement. Communication and Collaboration: Exchange information about procedures, services, and protocols. Collaborate on local initiatives and guidelines. Discuss workplace issues and working conditions. Emotional Support and Reducing Isolation: Provide a supportive space to discuss challenges and feel less isolated. Offload and share experiences in a communal environment. www.lmc.org.uk

8. Pie Chart On Meeting Preference 48.5% of people prefer meeting virtually 51.5% of people prefer meeting face to face To meet the needs which seem to be split could do a mixture of virtual and face to face meetings www.lmc.org.uk

9. How Often People Would Like The Meetings To Be Most people would like the meetings to be Quarterly www.lmc.org.uk

10. What sort of information would be important or useful to you? Clinical and Practice Updates: Updates on guidelines, chronic disease management, and clinical practices. Changes to QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and other enhanced services. National and local clinical guidance and protocols. Training and Education: Opportunities for training, refreshers, and understanding new changes. Learning about commissioning, contracts, and other practice-related policies. Training on specific skills like prescribing, chronic disease management, and clinical updates. Networking and Knowledge Sharing: Sharing best practices, techniques, and experiences with peers. Discussing how others manage challenges like call/recall, vaccination, and patient care. Local Information and Services: Updates on local services, new initiatives, and how they affect roles. Information on local public health priorities, ICS (Integrated Care System) activities, and referral pathways. Professional Development: Updates on terms and conditions, pay gaps, and career progression opportunities. Professional issues, including role clarity, accountability, and employment contracts. Operational Information: Updates on new services, local service provision changes, and operational best practices. Information about changes in practice, IT systems, and new contracts. Support and Resources: Access to educational resources, case studies, and leadership/management discussions. Support on issues like staff wellbeing, troubleshooting, and tackling infection control measures. www.lmc.org.uk

11. What would you like to see on the agenda? Clinical Updates: Long-term condition management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, respiratory care). Updates on screening, immunizations, chronic diseases, wound care, and infection control. Specialized topics such as men's health, HRT, cancer, and seasonal health issues. Education and Training: Mandatory training updates, specialist speakers, and new clinical guidelines. Training on specific areas like spirometry interpretation, contraception, and travel health. Career progression opportunities, including QI (Quality Improvement) training. Professional Issues: Discussions on pay negotiations, working conditions, and work-life balance. Addressing nurse burnout, time management, and professional standards. Union updates and support for nurses' roles and responsibilities. Networking and Collaboration: Opportunities to meet with specialist nurse teams (e.g., diabetes, pediatrics) to clarify roles and referral criteria. Space for general discussion, sharing best practices, and quality improvement ideas. Local and National Updates: Updates on local services, referral processes, and primary care changes. National campaigns, local health statistics, and relevant public health issues. Support with local and national policy updates, including QOF and enhanced services. Miscellaneous: Open forums for discussing current challenges, case studies, and support tools. Topics driven by member suggestions and the needs of practice nurses. www.lmc.org.uk

12. Would People Like To Hear From Key Speakers A lot of the answers would suggest yes but just went into specific detail of who they would like to hear from, so there technically are more yes answers but have been put in the other response Using this information, it would be useful for people to hear from key speakers www.lmc.org.uk

12. Would you like to hear from key speakers for example? 1. Clinical and Disease Management Topics: 1. Long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic disease management. 2. Specific interest in hearing from specialists such as Professor Chowdhuryand other consultants. 3. Topics like men's health, male UTI, prostatitis, STI screening, IUDs, and greener asthma care. Updates and Guidelines: 1. Information on the transition from Open Exeter. 2. Implementation of the new NCLICB Long Term Condition clinic, including structure, use of templates, and timings. 3. Updates on national and local health policies, QoF changes, and immunization strategies. 4. Up-to-date news and referral pathways, especially in the local area. Specialist Nurses and Community Clinics: 1. Input from specialist nurses or community clinic specialists in fields such as wound care, dressings, leg ulcers, and infection control. 2. Desire for sessions with hospital specialists to bridge the gap between secondary care and general practice. Training and Education: 1. Bite-sized learning sessions on practical topics like allergic rhinitis in asthmatics, effective time management, work-life balance, and career progression. 2. Emphasis on face-to-face adult safeguarding training, which is seen as a critical but lacking area. Policy and Leadership: 1. Interest in hearing from clinical leads, policy makers, and directors of nursing about changes that impact nursing staff. 2. RCN (Royal College of Nursing) representativesand trades unions updates, particularly on issues like nursing pay and working conditions. Networking and Local Issues: 1. Opportunities to hear from local and national speakers to understand different approaches across practices and regions. 2. Sharing practical tips and discussing common challenges faced by nurses in general practice. Organizational and Operational Topics: 1. Information on commissioning and contracts in general practice, which currently lacks training for nurses. 2. Sessions with visiting speakers to discuss the impact of broader healthcare policies on general practice nursing. Miscellaneous: 1. Sessions with representatives from pharmaceutical companies like GSK, Sanofi, and Lilly. 2. Hearing from speakers involved in clinical leadership and developing leaders in nursing. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A strong focus on clinical updates, practical training, and input from specialized healthcare professionals. www.lmc.org.uk

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