Month: October 2023
BHRUT – Frailty line pilot
Looking for some advice and guidance on how best to manage a frail older patient (>65yrs) presenting in crisis?
BHRUT: Children’s helpline
Details on BHRUT’s children’s advice and guidance line
Pressure in our system
Currently Queen’s is at OPEL (Operational Pressures Escalation Levels) 4 which is the highest level with associated impacts on care, and KGH is on OPEL 3.
Antenatal vaccinations during the autumn vaccine programme
There is no national call/recall system and local services should ensure that all pregnant women are informed of their eligibility as part of routine care.
Giving patients online access to new GP health record entries by 31 October
Nearly two thirds of GP practices provide patients with online access to new health record entries and by 31 October, all practices are required to do so.
New arrangements for supply of COVID-19 tests
From Monday 6 November COVID-19 lateral flow devices will be available free of charge from community pharmacies for patients who are potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments.
Oxygen safety message for patients
There are several health and safety risks associated with administering oxygen without proper clinical assessment or guidance.
BHRUT frailty virtual ward
The Frailty Virtual Ward team is currently taking referrals from within Queens or King George Hospital for patients who can benefit from an earlier discharge with Virtual Ward support.
BHRUT – ‘Not our Patient’ correspondence
BHRUT now have a dedicated mailbox for GPs to use for correspondence relating to patients that are no longer registered with you.
Optometry Referral Pathway update 20 October 2023
NHS North East London will be introducing an alternative NHS referral pathway, for patients registered with GP practices in City and Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
Primary care IT funding update
Info on funding for Covid laptop sim cards and Jayex.
Important information on shingles and flu programmes and vaccines in pregnancy for noting and action
Please note and act on the information given.
National supply shortages of medicines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The current availability of different medication is fluid as the situation continues to change.
New pathway and provider: CV-19 Therapeutics for non-hospitalised patients
Download new pathway and provider.
NHS App Guidance for GP Practices.
The document is interactive so you can navigate directly to an area of interest, and use it as a modular tool.
Primary Care Telephony Comms
The use of a cloud-based digital telephone system within general practice provides several benefits, from queue handling and call routing to call-back functionality, whilst allowing for greater integration with clinical systems.
Transforming Cancer Services team – TCST newsletter – autumn 2023
Please download the latest edition of the Transforming Cancer Services Team newsletter.
Vaccination programme: shingles and COVID-19
A new shingles vaccination technical guidance and updated Covid-19 PGD.
BHRUT – updating patient details in practice clinical systems.
When GPs and practice staff are updating patient details and demographics, please ensure this information is entered on the practice clinical system (i.e. EMIS).
Notice to GPs for Information (City and Hackney/Newham/Tower Hamlets/Waltham Forest)
A single point of access (SPoA) for optometrist referrals is shortly to go live on the 30 October. This will allow community Optometrists to refer directly to Secondary care without the need for a GP referral.
Registration Authority Newsletter – October 2023
Read the latest edition.
Reminder of referral process to Rheumatology Service at Homerton Hospital
A reminder that referrals to the Homerton Rheumatology Service is via the advice and refer option only on e-RS from Tuesday 24 October 2023.
4-11 year old MMR/polio catch up clinics during autumn 2023 half term
Details of Vaccination UK NEL flu and MMR catch-up clinic dates and locations for the autumn 2023 school half term.
BHR – Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering nail cutting clinic
Many older people find it hard to cut their own toenails. This can lead to a risk of foot problems as well as being uncomfortable. Residents aged 50+ can now have their nails trimmed at the clinic operating from their premises in Ilford.
BCG vaccination within 28 days of birth
Eligible babies should receive their BCG vaccination by 28 days old
National Survey on NHS App and proxy access
The NHS App is the team responsible for proxy access for parents to their children’s GP services are currently undertaking a round of user research to help build and improve proxy services.
Find the right NHS care campaign – winter 2023
NHS North East London is running a communications campaign to help encourage residents to access the right NHS services over the winter period.
Covid-19 treatments and referrals
Positive patients can self refer to the NEL CDMU for treatment
New training to improve access to services for people experiencing multiple disadvantage and co-occurring conditions
New free training course designed to improve health and social care services for people facing multiple disadvantage.
Want to save money on electric vehicle chargepoints?
Information on grants available from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.
Asylum Seekers in Contingency Accommodation – Diphtheria enhanced surveillance study
Asylum Seekers in Contingency Accommodation – Diphtheria enhanced surveillance study
Type 1 diabetes peer support tool
Peer support, alongside other support, helps people learn to live with their condition, giving them the confidence, knowledge and support required to manage the complexities of living with a long-term condition.
BHRUT: New non-emergency patient transport service
New service goes live on Sunday 1 October 2023