Bro Taf LMC Ltd is the statutory representative organisation for GPs in the LHB areas of Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Vale of Glamorgan. Its main functions and duties are:-

• To be consulted by the LHBs on statutory matters relating to the administration of the GP   Contract.
• To represent the views of GPs in Bro Taf on general practice and health service issues.   The LMC gives professional advice to the LHBs on a wide range of matters and is   represented on a large number of local NHS committees and groups. It also has links with   other health related organisations.
• To act as a source of advice and information to GPs.
• To assist GPs with complaints, partnership and workplace issues.
• To maintain the standing of general practice with the media and the public.
• To encourage good practice and the maintenance of high professional standards.

 

The Full LMC has 45 elected GP members on its board, which meets bi monthly which also has representation from the National Public Health Service, Welsh Assembly Government, Department of General Practice, Freelance GPs and BMA Wales.

The Full LMC is supplemented by a constituency based sub-committee structure.
There are two constituency based sub-committees: one for Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan combined and the other for RCT/Merthyr Tydfil combined.

Constituency meetings are held quarterly in the relevant localities and cover discussion of any current issues. Core members of the constituency meetings are the elected LMC members and all GPs in the area (with the option to include Practice Managers and/or Practice Nurses, according to the subject matter of each meeting).

Decisions taken at constituency meetings are reported to the full LMC for ratification and information. GP practices are encouraged to be proactive in setting the agenda for constituency meetings.

Liaison with LHBs
The LMC officers and Medical Secretaries meet regularly with each of the four LHB Executive Teams to discuss/manage relevant issues affecting general practice and GPs in each area, particularly the commissioning of enhanced services.