Month: June 2024
Introduction of new NHS vaccination programmes against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
NHSE and the UKHSA has today written to systems to set out next steps for delivery of two new respiratory syncytial virus vaccination programmes.
Safeguarding accountability and assurance framework (v4)
This has been published on the NHS England website and replaces the previous version.
Impact of BMA industrial action on Homerton Healthcare Services – June / July 2024
Staffing across Homerton Healthcare will be stretched during the BMA junior doctor industrial action taking place in June, with changes to how we deliver our non-urgent services.
Communitas ENT community clinics continue to deliver
From Monday 1 July, the current provider Communitas will be delivering a new and improved service across north east London.
GP alert
Fraudsters are sending emails in from freely available domain names, purporting to be senior members of the practice.
NEL Service Alerts process has now re-opened
The service is back up and running as before.
Electronic notifications from community pharmacies to GPs using EMIS PharmOutcomes
Please find a letter with advice for GPs using the EMIS PharmOutcomes.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Disopyramide
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
General Practice Vaccinations Data Dashboard – MMR programme data
The General Practice Vaccinations Data Dashboard has been extended to include MMR vaccination programme data.
New ‘how to’ guides to support modern general practice
As part of the Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care, NHS England has published four ‘how to’ guides to support general practice teams.
BHRUT reminder for practices when requesting an x-ray to use the updated radiology form
From Monday 1 July 2024, the Radiology department at BHRUT will be re-introducing an appointment system for all GP x-ray requests.
BHRUT update – closure of Queen’s Hospital car park
The car park at Queen’s hospital will be closed to patients and visitors for three weeks from Saturday 20 July to Saturday 10 August.
RCGP (Royal College of General Practice) Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation
Accreditation is a straightforward process which benefits Veterans, practice staff and non-Veteran patients
Community pharmacy selfcare advice service update – Thursday 27 June
This session is designed to brief practice teams on the new NEL wide service from community pharmacies
A Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Humalog® (insulin lispro) / Triamcinolone acetonide suspension
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
GP Improvement Programme – How to sign up for the final cohorts
Please see information attached on the final three cohorts of the GP Improvement Programme and how to sign up for these.
Preparations for an Autumn/Winter 2024/25 flu and COVID-19 seasonal campaign letter and key actions for providers
Key actions for all providers who wish to participate in the Autumn 2024 campaign.
URGENT Rejection registration notifications from PCSE
Please take this email as a reminder to make sure that all registration rejections are dealt with in a timely manner.
Did you know that cars and vans are the biggest source of toxic chemicals in our air?
For resources to share with your patients.
Amendment to adult flu vaccine for autumn/winter 2024/25
The amendment informs providers about the alternative vaccines they should order for adults based on 2024/25 JCVI recommendations.
Start date for autumn/winter 2024/25 seasonal vaccination programme
Vaccination for children and pregnant women will start from 1 September 2024 and other adult vaccinations will commence in October.
Cervical Screening Management System expected to go live on 24 June 2024
Final actions that providers and users need to undertake are outlined in the latest system letter of 10 June 2024.
BHRUT – Closure of the Neurosurgery Advice and Guidance service on e-RS
The Advice and Guidance service on e-RS for Neurosurgery at BHRUT will close from 16 June 2024.
NEL Guidance for primary care clinicians for patients with suspected active Tuberculosis
Download this guidance for symptoms or signs suggestive of active tuberculosis based on history and physical examination.
QIVr flu vaccine not available for 2024/25 flu vaccine programme
As a result of this issue, an amendment has been made to the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024-2025 letter setting out the alternative vaccines that providers can order for the adult programme based on JCVI recommendations.
Cyber attacks
You may have heard news about the number of cyber-attacks taking place across small and large organisations. The NHS is sadly not immune, and faces a myriad of attacks daily.
Launch of Fit Testing for Respiratory Protective Equipment service for NEL Providers
We are pleased to announce the launch of a fit testing service for Respiratory Protective Equipment specifically for health care workers in north east London.
The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme provided by Oviva
There are still spaces available so keep on referring your patients
Ensuring continuous health records of adopted children
Read NHS England’s letter which details 7 key principles for ensuring continuous health records of adopted children.
Speak up support scheme
The Speaking up support scheme is for past and present NHS colleagues who have experienced a significant adverse impact on both their professional and personal lives following a formal speaking up process.
GP webinar: London Maternity Clinical Network initiative
This webinar will be taking place on 18 June, 1pm – 2pm on MS Teams.
It’s Bike Week!
In 2024, Bike Week, the UK’s biggest awareness-raising event for cycling, takes place 10-16 June. This year’s theme is be a #BikeHero – read on to find out how to take part.
Allergic Conjunctivitis Patient Information leaflet – Moorfields Eye Hospital
Please find attached their latest guidelines for management of Allergic conjunctivitis and supporting letter.
E-coli advice issued amid rise in cases
While the source of this outbreak is currently unknown, clinicians should be aware of the recommendations regarding sampling and when to refer.
Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care: care navigation training
As part of the delivery plan for recovering access to primary care, care navigation training is available for practice staff to support patients to get the help they need from primary care.
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Programme
From 1 July 2024, ADACEL(Tdap), a non-IPV-containing vaccine, will replace Boostrix-IPV (dTaP/IPV) for the pertussis vaccination in pregnancy programme.
Medicine Supply Notifications: Tier 2 supply issues for various products
The contents of these MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
GP Alert
Our counter fraud provider has alerted us to a new company targeting GP practices by submitting false invoices for consumables, such as printer ink, that have not been purchased.
Rheumatology for primary care (virtual one-day update) – 11 July 2024
A virtual one-day update to comprehensively cover rheumatology disorders for primary care.
Email Addresses Changing for NEL Primary Care Central Team
Please do not use the new email addresses until 17 June 2024.
TNW – Omnes Healthcare update
Omnes Healthcare have been recently appointed GPDA Ultrasound and Cardiology Providers for the TNW Boroughs. Omnes also provide Cardiology for the BHR Boroughs.
Suspension of Homerton Healthcare fertility service – update & next steps for patient groups
An important update on the next steps for patients who were booked for a first appointment at the unit, but were not seen as the unit had to close before they had their appointment.
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – expansion of referral routes for people with a history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
To support improved access to the NHS DPP, the programme now accepts self-referral for people with a history of GDM.
Autumn/Winter flu and COVID-19 seasonal campaign
This letter includes information about a new procurement process and additional materials to support delivery.
Change of vaccine for the pertussis vaccination in pregnancy programme from 1 July 2024
The letter provides information for health professionals who are responsible for the safe delivery of this important NHS vaccination programme to pregnant
women.
New government restrictions on use of Puberty Suppressing Hormones (Puberty Blockers);
The Government has introduced emergency restrictions on the use of gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues used to suppress puberty.
Community Pharmacy PCN engagement role guidance
Guidance has been published to support recruitment for the Community Pharmacy Primary Care Network Engagement Lead role.
BHRUT GP education event – Acute Medicine (Saturday 15 June)
Please download venue details and agenda
Newham: X-ray department at Shrewsbury Health Centre update
We would like to remind colleagues that the x-ray at Shrewsbury Health Centre is not equipped to handle cases involving injuries or trauma.
Tower Hamlets: New drop-in clinic providing health screening for people experiencing homelessness
Health screening drop in sessions including testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Havering Place based Partnership event: Making Health Matter in Havering
Following on from previous sessions you are invited to some of the key programmes that have been implemented by Marshalls PCN.