Warwickshire LMC
Welcome Warwickshire Local Medical Committee.
Warwickshire LMC consists of GPs represented by constituency across the county of Warwickshire.
Every region of the UK has a Local Medical Committee; a local representative body where GPs are proposed by their colleagues and elections are held for these positions.
Like ICBs, LMCs are recognised by law and have statutory duties, but unlike ICBs, LMCs are independent and not themselves statutory entities. They can advocate for and support their GPs with such power because of their special status as independent representative groups that are recognised by law. The Health and Social Care Act strengthens the obligation that NHS Bodies interact with the LMC on matters pertaining to general practice.
Like ICBs, LMCs are recognised by law and have statutory duties, but unlike ICBs, LMCs are independent and not themselves statutory entities. They can advocate for and support their GPs with such power because of their special status as independent representative groups that are recognised by law. The Health and Social Care Act strengthens the obligation that NHS Bodies interact with the LMC on matters pertaining to general practice.
LMCs are free to speak up on behalf of GPs, practices, and their patients when others cannot because they are answerable to the GPs they represent. The LMC will defend, represent and advise where justified and necessary in the interests of the profession and our patients.
It’s critical to realise that the LMC is not a trade union and cannot act in that capacity; the British Medical Association (BMA) fulfils this function.
Warwickshire LMC sees itself as the voice of general practice at a neighbourhood and county level. We represent the interests of, and provide assistance for, specific GPs and practices, as well as the broader professional voice of general practice.
The LMC provides support for members’ health, welfare and careers and we understand the challenges of working in General Practice. This support is provided by the Officers who are experienced in this area and committed to supporting the wellbeing of LMC constituents. There is a variety of support available from other organisations – please go to our useful links page to find details of these. Should you wish to contact the Officers or require further information please contact the LMC at Warwick.LMC@nhs.net
Member’s term of office is 3 years. Elections to the Committee take place every three years as stipulated in the Warwickshire LMC Constitution. There are 19 seats in total with seats allocated per geographical district:
Leamington & Warwick – 4 Seats
North Warwickshire – 2 Seats
Nuneaton & Bedworth – 4 Seats
Rugby – 3 Seats
Stratford upon Avon – 4 Seats
2 seats are specifically reserved for non-principal GPs.
The LMC meets monthly, except in August.
The Officers of the LMC are
Dr Lesli Davies
Medical Secretary
Dr Andrew Warner
Chair
Dr Amar Kachhia
Assistant Medical Secretary
Dr Tim Preece
Assistant Medical Secretary
Maggie Edwards
Executive Officer
Pauline Archer
Administrator
Medical Secretary
Dr Lesli Davies
Chair
Dr Andrew Warner
Assistant Medical Secretary
Dr Amar Kachhia
Assistant Medical Secretary
Dr Tim Preece
Executive Officer
Maggie Edwards
