Month: November 2024
Update on Barts Health and Omnes Healthcare Community ultrasound diagnostic referral pathway in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest
To ensure patients are scanned as quickly as possible, referrals are passed directly on to the team at Omnes.
BHRUT – Pain Management service contact email reminder
Please read and make a note of the email address.
111 Online and Booking and Referral Standard
This includes distance selling pharmacy, NHS 111 online and booking and referral standard
Green Book chapter updates (vaccine safety and consent) for information
Please find updates for two Green Book chapters.
QIV-HD, a first line vaccine for the 65 yrs and over is available to order
Please note that an alternative second line vaccine should only be used if there is no first line vaccine available to order.
Accessing End-of-Life Medicines through NEL Commissioned Community Pharmacies
Information about which pharmacies and what stock of commonly used EoL medications that they have available.
Patient safety update from the NHS National Patient Safety Team – November 2024
Key information that you or your clinical governance/patient safety leads might need to know.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification for: Imiquimod cream
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Questionnaire for Online Consultation & Video Consultation (OCVC) Specification – Reminder
Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the upcoming product procurement decisions and will play a key role in guiding constructive discussions.
Suicide Bereavement Service for CYPF and online workshop for young people (12 December)
Mind has launched a dedicated postvention pathway for Children and Young People who have experienced suicide bereavement.
Your help is needed to support our emergency care providers
Check out how you can help and make sure that non clinicians are not referring patients to 999 or 111 as an alternative to primary or community care.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Diclofenac
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Friends and Family Test (FFT) – printed promotional materials
From Friday 31 January it will no longer be possible to order printed FFT materials through the health publications website.
CQRS extractions for maternal pertussis, maternal RSV and maternal flu
The London Immunisation Team is aware of a coding issue for those vaccinations in pregnancy. Please read the actions to take.
ARRS submission – December 2024
Please submit ARRS claims by 10 December 2024 to meet the finance cut off deadlines.
NHS App Resources Update
Check out the new content which includes how to promote switching on the NHS App to patients.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care reiterates that he still has decisions to make about how funding is allocated across the NHS.
Primary Care IT Expression of Interest
We would like you to consider within your practice / PCN whether you would like to express an interest in having the PCIT tools within your organisation.
Barts Health – The Rapid Diagnostic Clinic at Barts Health NHS Trust for Non-Specific Symptom referrals
Please note that whilst Barts work through the backlog there are some suggested routes to consider.
Homerton Paeds allergy educational session video
This education video covers topics such as how to treat common food allergies, adrenaline autoinjector devices, urticaria, antihistamines, and drug allergies in paediatric patients.
CVD Academy Programme: Deadline extended to 24 November
The UCL Partners are looking for clinicians to become champions of CVD prevention.
Diabetes in children, diagnosis and listening to colleagues from primary care (MS teams Friday 22 November 1pm)
The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with an update regarding the increasing presentation of children with acute complication of diabetes.
Population Health Management Data Sharing
The primary aim of this project is to enhance our understanding of the health and social care needs of the population by linking and analysing the data sets.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification for: Levobunolol (Betagan®)
The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool.
Cardiovascular disease prevention pilot delivered through Dental practices
The pilot requires dental practices to undertake blood pressure checks as many otherwise healthy people over 40 only visit their GP when they’re feeling unwell, offering these vital checks as part of routine dentist appointment will allow identification of more patients at risk.
Questionnaire for online consultation and video consultation specification
We’re eager to hear your thoughts on your current experience with online consultation tools, as well as what you envision as the ideal product.
RSM Alert 12-24/25 Fake invoices for consumables
Our counter fraud provider has alerted us to a new company targeting GP practices by sending fraudulent invoices.
Recognising World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
This awareness week is dedicated to raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance and reinforcing our commitment to responsible antimicrobial use.
Improving outcomes in cardiac arrest: tools and resources
This toolkit includes content on prevention, monitoring and accredited training providers.
Winter Wellness leaflets and posters are being posted directly to NEL GPs
The material includes Winter Wellness guides, an easy read on how to access NHS services, child health and vaccination leaflets.
LAS 999 Winter Plan 2024/25
This plan highlights five key changes that all the systems partners agreed for implementation.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Ramipril and Creon® – extension
Because of ongoing supply issues the Serious Shortage Protocol currently in place for Ramipril 2.5mg tablets has been extended to Friday 29 November.
Cervical screening next test due dates and results
Where patients request information around their next cervical screening test or results, please check the Cervical Screening Management Service (CSMS) in the first instance.
Red Tape Challenge – complete survey on the interface
As part of NHS England’s rapid review into bureaucracy across the NHS, clinical and non-clinical staff working in primary care are being encouraged to get involved and share their views.
New guide to Primary Care Premises Costs Directions
NHS England has published a guide setting out details of the key changes in the 2024 Directions.
Reforms to the Mental Health Act
The proposed legislation will mean more people with a learning disability and autistic people will be cared for in the community.
BHRUT – Minimal re-testing intervals
BHRUT has reviewed some of the commonly requested biochemistry tests and have noted that some tests are being repeated more frequently than recommended.
Newham – Enhanced community pharmacy service for children with asthma and wheeze
The Newham enhanced community pharmacy service is still in operation and we encourage all Newham practices to signpost eligible patients to the service.
BHRUT – Incorrect Number on PAN-LONDON Form for Rapid Diagnostic Centre
Please note that the correct number is 020 8970 5401.
Havering Energy Doctors
The Havering Energy Doctors is a council funded service which is available to all Havering Residents age 18 and over free of charge.
NHS London Anchor Strategy and Change Network – 19th November 2024
London Anchor Strategy and Change Network – Tuesday 19th November 2024, 4pm – 6pm. Aberfeldy Health & Wellbeing Centre, 19 […]
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week – 18 – 24 November 2024
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign which aims to increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance and to […]
PCIT Webinar – 19 November
Sent on behalf of: Dr Osman Bhatti – Chief Clinical Information Officer Dear Colleagues, We’ve managed to secure some funding […]
BHR – Urology A&G on e-RS will close and Urology RAS will remain
The Advice and Guidance service on e-RS for Urology at BHRUT will close from
18 November 2024.
Medicine Supply Notification
Update, new Field Safety Notice to recall additional products
Summary:This is an update to Briefing notes 2024/045 (issued 17 October 2024) and 2024/048(issued 22 October 2024) following update to […]
Urgent Communication – Incident MemorandumMHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Ennogen Healthcare Limited, Zoledronic Acid Ennogen 4mg/5ml concentrate for solution for infusion, EL (24)A/53Urgent Communication – Incident Memorandum
Ennogen Healthcare Limited has identified that action had not been taken to ensure the Patient Reminder Card (PRC) was distributed […]
GP Collective Action Primary Care: Planning forum
Dear colleagues, The National team have shared the following documents: Kind regards
PCIT Webinar – 19th November
Dear leads, There are some comms being planned to go out end of the week but I thought appropriate to […]
HIV service map Barts footprint & World Aids Day
Barts Health have produced a service map for HIV services and relevant contact details.
Translated GP Transfer Cards
The purpose of these cards is to improve continuity of care and prevent duplication of GP registration by supporting individuals to re-register as soon as possible after they relocate.
Red Tape Challenge: get involved
Best practice examples and ideas are now being sought as part of the rapid review into bureaucracy across the NHS.
Havering: Implementation of Geriatric Services at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub
Please note the list services that will be available to refer to and those that are no longer available.
Actions to take following the emergence of clade 1b mpox cases in the UK
The attached letter sets out actions we are asking you to take to assure and refresh infectious disease outbreak response plans, further to the measures we set out in September.
Important update: New Email Format for North East London ICB Practices
Please note that all generic email addresses will now follow the format nelondonicb.emailaddress@nhs.net.
RSV vaccination programme survey
Please note that the deadline to complete this survey is Friday 15 November 2024.
Medicines Safety Newsletter (London Region) – Autumn Edition
This issue contains updates on important Medicines Safety Improvement Programme priorities and spotlights on medication safety roles.
International Stress Awareness Day – Maintaining high standards in Infection Prevention and Control
By taking care of your well-being you’re not only supporting yourself but also helping to uphold the highest standards of infection prevention.
GP Registration for people experiencing homelessness – training programme
The London Primary Care team have developed a training resource to support awareness of homelessness and GP registration as part of improving access to General Practice.
GP Data Protection Officer newsletter
Please download and read this month’s edition of the Data Protection Officer newsletter.
The Importance of Community Engagement for Vaccinations ( webinar 14 November)
Join the London Immunisation team in this free webinar, where they will discuss the importance of community engagement in vaccination strategies.
RSV vaccination programme
Please be reminded to have the relevant arrangements in place to ensure patients residing in Care Homes are offered a vaccination.
Applications are now open for UCL Partners CVD Academy 2024/25
This programme equips primary care professionals with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to lead and implement innovations in CVD prevention.
NHS Staff Survey
Just a reminder that the NHS Staff Survey closes on 29 November – this is your opportunity to share (anonymously) what it’s like working in the NHS.
COVID-19 vaccination service procurement: re-opening of the Site Sign-up Process
From 1 April 2025 if you wish to deliver Covid-19 vaccinations from your healthcare premise your will need to reapply.
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2024/049 First case of Clade Ib mpox in UK
Please download and read this briefing note.
NHSE Primary Care EDI Opportunities
NHS England have scheduled one final opportunity for colleagues to help shape the new EDI Improvement Plan for primary care.
North East London Community pharmacy Oral Contraception service webinar for Primary Care
This service allows community pharmacists to initiate oral contraception via patient group direction.
Redbridge: End of life information pack 2024
The pack has been designed as a guide for GPs to support their End of Life patients, including support for family and carers.
The Havering Partnership have launched it’s first Live Well Havering newsletter
Download a copy of the newsletter for well-being and community updates.