Manchester Local Medical Committee

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"Need a Locum?"

A register of locums available for work can be obtained by subscribers to the LMC by the following methods:Phone us on 0161 223 8974         Fax us on 0161 231 6189        Email the LMC office 

     Write to us at:       Manchester Local Medical Committee, Oak House, 47 Graham Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3BB

    COMPASSIONATE FUND 

The LMC administers a Fund, which was set up many years ago, mainly for the benefit of needy members of the medical profession.  Over the years, the criteria for making donations and grants have evolved.  One of those criteria is to make bereavement grants to the spouse of any GP who has subscribed to the LMC levy, to help with immediate expenses.  If you become aware of the death of any GP who has subscribed to Manchester LMC, and who has a surviving spouse, please let the LMC office know. 

Throughout each year, the LMC receives requests for donations from local and medical charities.  At the end of each financial year, once bereavement grants have been taken into account, a list of the requests is drawn up for the consideration of the LMC’s Executive and Finance Committee at their May meeting, and any remaining income earned from investments during the year is donated.  All requests for donations are given equal consideration.  If any person or organisation feels that they have not been given due consideration or there are any concerns about any aspect of the Compassionate Fund, the complaints policy procedure will be followed, as outlined below. 

Compassionate Fund Complaints Policy 

All complaints, whether received in writing, by fax, email, or telephone, will be acknowledged in writing within 7 days of receipt at the LMC office. 

The LMC Manager and Hon. Treasurer will investigate the complaint in the first instance and the complainant will receive the outcome of the investigation within 28 days of receipt of the complaint. 

Should the complainant wish to appeal against the outcome of the investigation, the Executive and Finance Committee will consider the complaint at their next following meeting.