Month: February 2024
Air Quality Alerts for General Practice and Emergency Departments in London
The London Air Quality and Health Programme Office are pleased to announce that on Wednesday 28 February 2024 the UK’s first targeted high air pollution alerts for General Practice and Emergency Departments in London launches.
Damp and Mould Checklist
This is a new resource is designed by London’s public health system partners, for use by frontline health and social care professionals when visiting residential properties in London.
MMR vaccinations and update on call / recall
An update for GP staff and national call / recall
Actions required by all PCNs to continue NHSmail access
PCNs need to complete the below form and arrange for it to be signed by a board member by 15 March.
Community diagnostics services update – some issues with making ErS referrals
Due to some issues with ErS, please can GPs refer via email using this guidance.
Notification of the NEL Locum Cover Reimbursement Policy effective 1 January 2024
Please find attached the NEL Locum reimbursement cover policy with supporting documents which came into effect on the 1 January 2024
Reporting Dashboards available in NEL ICB
The Data Service in NEL ICB, have created several reporting dashboards focused on providing practices with insight and analysis of their patient population and the patient’s circumstances and conditions.
Preparing for a successful spring 2024 Covid-19 vaccination campaign letter
The NHS should now plan for a seasonal dose of COVID-19 vaccine in spring 2024, following the government’s acceptance of advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s
Copy of recording and presentation from the NEL Webinar on Measles 15 February
Raising awareness on the current situation with measles.
Newham: Targeted lung health checks
Targeted Lung Health Checks are now being offered for Newham patients.
BHRUTs Early pregnancy assessment unit
he clinical team from the Early pregnancy assessment unit have created a poster for self-booking to be displayed in your surgery.
Update on Valproate
North East London system valproate implementation group had been convened to co-ordinate the implementation of the new regulatory measures as described in the MHRA NPSA alert.by all prescribers.
Encourage your Muslim patients to plan ahead for a healthy Ramadan
This advice is particularly important for anyone who has diabetes, takes prescribed medicines or who needs a medical appointment during the holy month
Changes to referral process for GP Direct Access Community Diagnostic Services
please start referring patients to the new providers from Friday 1 March 2024. Updated ErS referral forms have been uploaded onto the GP clinical systems and are now ready for use.
Study invitation for Primary Care: General Practice community engagement to reduce health inequalities in London
NHS England and health partners extend an invitation to you to complete a short survey and/or attend a focus group discussion exploring “General Practice community engagement to reduce health inequalities in London”
Redbridge PLE meeting – 21 February 2024
The radiology agenda, notes and recording PLE meeting held on the 19 July have been uploaded onto the Redbridge GP intranet.
Testing to check the new Cervical Screening Management System user readiness now available
Users of the new NHS Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS) can test their access ahead of the official system go-live.
Recruitment for Multi Cancer Blood Test Programme Clinical Lead
The North East London Cancer Alliance is recruiting a Clinical Lead for the Multi Cancer Blood Test Programme (formerly known as the NHS-Galleri Interim Implementation Pilot).
Updated PGDs for MMR, Typhoid, PCV and Notice of extension of validity for PCV Risk Groups PGD
NHS England – London has published updated PGDs and a Notice of extension of validity for one of the PGDs on its website.
Incident Alert: Delay in GP Practices Receiving ELFT Clinical Correspondence from 2 December 2023 – 30 January 2024
ELFT write to provide an update on the incident in which their ELFT clinical eCorrespondence failed to be delivered electronically to your practices.
Safer sleeping week 11 – 17 March
Please download and display in your surgery a booklet, guide and poster in support of Safer sleeping week.
New best practice pathway for testicular torsion
A new pathway aiming to reduce delays and prevent more boys and young men losing a testicle as a result of testicular torsion has been developed by the Getting it right first time team.
New guidance: HC2 certificates for people seeking asylum
The guidance is aimed at professionals supporting asylum seekers around access to healthcare and prescriptions, and outlines the process for completing HC1 forms and receiving a HC2 certificate.
MMR vaccines and non-porcine gelatine alternative
There are two MMR vaccines. MMRVaxPRO contains gelatine of porcine origin as a stabiliser. Priorix may therefore be offered to individuals with a preference to avoid porcine gelatine.
INEL – Optometrist referrals – single point of access
A single point of access (SPoA) for optometrist referrals is available which will allow community Optometrists to refer directly to Secondary care without the need for a GP referral. Please read the below information sheet for further details.
London ambulance service updated guidance and webinars
The London Ambulance Service has sent up updated guidance for patients who require an ambulance response in a community setting follow clinical assessment.
Invitation for a short survey and focus group discussions
You are invited you to complete a 5-minute survey and/or attend a focus group discussion exploring “General Practice community engagement to reduce health inequalities in London”.
Kidney Beam update
Kidney Beam is now accessible to all kidney disease patients in the North East London region.
Action from NEL Maternity Tobacco Leads Network
All clinicians play an important role in addressing tobacco use and supporting pregnant people with stopping smoking.
BHR – Temporary closure of x-ray service at Fanshawe Clinic
From Thursday 1 February 2024, patients will be unable to access the X-Ray services, however, they will continue to provide walk-in X-ray services at the following locations and times.
Universal Care Plan Programme update
The Universal Care Plan Programme has received reports from users who were unaware of the data exchange functionality of the programme. With this in mind they have produced a ‘did you know’ sheet