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GP SUPPORT

The LMC represents NHS GPs in the GP Support Advisory Group, jointly hosted with Lothian Health Board. This group offers support to NHS GPs who have identified themselves as struggling or have been referred with concern. There is also a Mentoring Programme operated through this group which offers GP to GP support . Further information on how the GP Support & Advisory Group can support you can be found in our Resources section, and the service can be accessed via this referral form  As well as this, we would urge GP’s looking for help or advice to read our Local & National Doctors Support Resource List which can be found here . Other support bodies can be found below.

The Cameron Fund is is the GPs own charity and the only medical benevolent charity which solely supports general practitioners and their dependants. They provide support to current and retired GPs, as well as their families, in times of financial distress, whether through ill-health, disability, death or loss of employment. They help those who are already suffering from financial hardship and those who are facing it.

The Claire Wand Fund is a charitable fund that makes grants to General Practitioners (GPs) to fund further education and for the provision of scholarships, including travelling scholarships.

BMA Counselling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
on 0330 123 1245.

As well as the information above. We have also provided GP’s with a list of valuable downloads that can be found below. These are also available in our main downloads / resources section too for your convenience.

The documents listed here are reviewed regularly, however if you are unsure if a document is up to date, please contact lmc@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Doctors Support Resource List
Mental Health Apps doc
A list of free to access apps to help manage mental health
GPSAG Mentoring Initial Contact Enquiry Form
GP Based Peer Support & Mentoring
How to Access Mentoring Advice Through GPSAG