Month: October 2024
Cancer Patient Experience Survey
Please raise awareness of the survey with patients receiving treatment between April and June 2024.
Review of the current NHS 111 service in north east London
We want to ensure the service supports local people accessing urgent care services, ensuring they receive the best care in the right place, at the right time.
Covid and flu booking information for GP practice staff
Information, booking links, a poster and text for websites and text messages on how patients can get a Covid and Flu jab has been published for practice staff.
Medicines Safety Newsletter – October
Please download and read the latest edition of the newsletter.
NEL Training Hub – procurement outcome
We can confirm that following the procurement process the contract has been awarded to Tower Hamlets GP Care Group CIC, in partnership with Community Matters.
London NHS Cervical Screening Webinar
The webinar will present two important topics including upcoming crucial information for cervical sample takers.
New Guidance GMC & Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
These documents focus on sexual misconduct related to doctors’ fitness to practise and is intended to support ROs in preventing, identifying, and responding to allegations.
Flexible Pools Service in NEL
The Flexible Pools Service will come to an end on 31 October 2024. The ICB would now like to take an opportunity to evaluate the benefits of this resource as part of the need to confirm long term funding.
NEL Community Pharmacy Oral Contraception Service
This service allows community pharmacists to initiate oral contraception via patient group direction.
Havering maternity and neonatal conference (20 November 1.30pm-4pm)
The aim of the conference is to raise awareness for local authority, public health and primary care on some of the challenges maternity and neonatal services face.
BHRUT Acute Medical Advice Line – for circulation to BHR practices
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new Medical Advice Line service at Barking, Havering and […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note: [Multi-region cluster of Burkholderia stabilis ST1565]
Dear ICB colleagues, Please see attached UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note [Multi-region cluster of Burkholderia stabilis ST1565]. This is for […]
Serious Shortage Protocol for Monomax® – extension
Because of ongoing supply issues we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP074) currently in place for Monomax® XL 60mg […]
Updated PGD for mpox vaccine
To All General Practices in London PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY […]
London Region Community of Practice for Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations session
Date: Thursday 24th October 2024 12:30-13:30 (1 hour) online Topic: Health inequalities featuring two nurses from North West London sharing […]
close International Infection Prevention and Control Week
We close International Infection Prevention and Control Week by focusing on safety across all care settings. Norovirus, a highly contagious […]
Be Prepared – Influenza and Outbreak Management Resources
Today’s theme focuses on public health preparedness. As we approach flu season, it’s critical to stay informed on how to prevent and manage outbreaks.
Medicine Supply Notification: NovoRapid® insulin aspart FlexTouch®
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Helping you prepare for the expansion of the Universal Care Plan
Please attend these webinars, which are being held to discuss the upcoming changes to the Universal Care Plan that go live in December this year.
Health Inequalities and vaccine uptake – 26 October
You are invited to this meeting where two nurses from North West London will share their experiences on increasing vaccine uptake in various communities using a holistic healthcare approach.
Implementation of NHS-Industry Partnership Guidance at a Primary Care Level
Please read about the development and launch of the NHS Confed and ABPI joint guidance on partnership working between NHS organisations and pharmaceutical industry. The slide pack also features information on upskilling sessions taking place in Nov.
Contractual requirements regarding de-registering patients
A reminder regarding removing patients from a practice list.
Do you know where to send patients if they need free lateral flow device tests
If you know of patients who are entitled to free LFDs please make sure they have their NHS letter to confirm eligibility.
The NHS Violence Reduction Academy webinar: Learning from Primary Care
Take the opportunity to sign up for this webinar. The event will showcase two innovative primary care led models working to prevent and reduce violence for young people and their families.
Management of patients with heart damage from Kawasaki Disease
Guidance for the management of Kawasaki disease.
Learning Disability Annual Health Check Framework development
This is your opportunity to profile your practice. We are looking for examples of work in local systems which aim to improve the quality and consistency of learning disability annual health checks and health action plans.
Cradling cultures maternity support
Did you know you can refer pregnant women who are unable to speak English fluently for support through their pregnancy. Find out more including accessing the referral form.
CVD Academy Applications Open 2024/5
Sign up for this free to attend 12 month programme by 18 Nov. This programme equips primary care professionals with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to lead and implement innovations in CVD prevention.
Shingles Vaccination Programme 2024/25 – Data Issue CQRS
We would like to inform you of an issue identified when testing the first data extraction for the Shingles Vaccination Programme 2024/25
RPS and RCGP repeat prescribing toolkit
A practical toolkit is now available to help improve the consistency, safety and efficiency of repeat prescribing systems in England.
BHRUT – Advance nurse triage in Gynae ED
We are keen for this pilot to be successful and support from GP’s is crucial in achieving this. Find out more about the pilot and how you can support here.
RSV Programmes within CQRS
For urgent action by 19 October 2024 – RSV vaccinations for pregnant women.
The General Practice Staff Survey is open
This survey has the potential to support improvements in staff experience and engagement and therefore increase retention and improve organisational and patient outcomes.
6-8 Week Maternal Post Natal Consultation
Please see below information and link to Postnatal Consultation , “What good looks like” Webinary next Tuesday evening. Also please […]
Vaccine update: issue 350, September 2024
Please download and read this month’s vaccine update.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Trandate® (labetalol) 50mg tablets
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Post Event Message – PharmOutcomes review
This is being shared with you for information purposes only.
SIRIUS – Gaucher Disease
This update from BARTS Life Sciences is to inform GPs about a significant initiative that involves the use of patient data for individuals at high risk of Gaucher Disease.
Update on contract changes and implementation of funding
From 1 October, newly qualified GPs can be recruited as part of the additional roles reimbursement scheme.
UKHSA produced information – no action require. For information only.
UKHSA is aware that some parents are contacting schools to withdraw their child from school following flu vaccination sessions because of concerns about viral shedding from the nasal spray vaccine.
London Neonatal Hepatitis B Pathway – Domiciliary Service
Please download and read the pathway.
General Practice Actions for The Safe Use of Topiramate in NEL
Exposure to topiramate in pregnancy is associated with significant harm to the unborn child.
General Practice Actions for The Safe Use of Valproate in Men within NEL
New evidence has shown a possible association between valproate use in men at conception with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
B&D: Asthma and allergy friendly schools
As part of a national programme aimed at improving the outcomes of CYP with asthma, the NEL-ICB is encouraging all schools in B&D to become ‘Asthma and Allergy Friendly’.
Procurement Process for Aldersbrook Medical Centre (Redbridge)
If you wish to bid for this opportunity, then you will need to be pre-registered on the portal.
Updated advice on post-exposure prophylaxis for chickenpox and shingles
The briefing note has been re-issued with updated advice and to cascade pathways.
The North East London General Practice Nurse Vocational Training Scheme – January 2025
NEL Primary Care Lead Nurses are now planning for the January 2025, 4th cohort of the General Practice Nurse Vocational Training Scheme (GPN VTS) for Registered Nurses in General Practice.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for torasemide 10mg tablets
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Information and Action – RSV vaccination ordering
The same RSV vaccine is used for both the older adult and the maternal programmes; however, vaccine supply for each programme is managed separately.
REMINDER: 2024/25 Directed Enhanced Services (DES) Quarterly Claims Deadline
This is a reminder that the 24/25 Quarterly claims deadline for the 2nd quarter is 10 October 2024.
REMINDER PCN Enhanced Access Claim Form Q2 2024/25 DEADLINE 31 October 2024
A gentle reminder that the deadline for submitting the EA DES Q2 claim is 31 October 2024.
Primary care patient safety strategy
This strategy outlines the process for primary care services to implement the NHS patient safety strategy.
Updated: MPox action cards
Please find the updated Mpox action card for management of suspected cases.
Guidance Notes on Abrysvo® Respiratory Syncyntial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Delivery 2024
Please download and read the guidance.
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) contract documents
Please see attached
‘Doing what we do but a bit greener’ – free training for Primary Care Staff
Join our online series, led by Dr. Matt Sawyer, a GP from the North East of England and a leader in sustainable GP surgery training.
North East London (NEL) Non-Medial Prescribing Policy Version 2.0
The policy aims to ensure that prescribing by all non-medical prescribers is robustly managed in NEL GP Practices and Community Pharmacies
Childhood vaccine conversation confidence webinars
For those who missed the sessions we have a link to the recording.
Phasing out of GMS1
By 31 October 2024 all practices are required to adopt the online service and a new paper registration form.
Help shape future for surgical services across north east London
As referring clinicians we would really value your insight, experience and view on these services to feed into this work.
NHS Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) programme gradually introducing OCT into the digital surveillance pathway from October
From October 2024, the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) programme will gradually introduce OCT into the digital surveillance pathway.
CQRS: Update to NCD 2024/25
The NCD 2024/25 service has been updated in CQRS following some changes to the original service released on CQRS.
Confirmation of national pertussis vaccination and immunisation catch-up campaign for 2024/25
The campaign will run from Tuesday 1 October 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025.
Vaccination Data Dashboard – Winter 2024 Campaign update
This provides GP surgeries with a view of their eligible patients, national invite status and their seasonal vaccination status to support local call and recall.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination storage instructions
Providers are asked to ensure that they are correctly ordering, receiving, storing and managing the RSV vaccine and any other vaccines they administer.
Three Published Clinical and Educational Resources, mapped to Primary Care Core Career and Capabilities Framework
Please find three published clinical and educational resources in Diabetes/ Heart Failure/ and Menopause care.
IMPORTANT Action to be taken – NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Zero Tolerance to manage non-compliant sample takers with use of their LonCSTD PIN
This guidance explains the action to be taken when a sample taker fails to use their unique London Cervical Sample Taker Database PIN or uses an invalid LonCSTD PIN.