Month: July 2025
Understanding Specimen Collection Service for ESEL Pathology Network
support the procurement of the pathology specimen collection service from GP practices to the hospital
Expansion of the OpenSAFELY secure COVID-19 research platform
Please find attached letter regarding a Data Provision Notice that supports the expansion of the OpenSAFELY secure COVID-19 research platform […]
NEL ICB RA and IT team relocation
Thank you Letter to NHS Staff from Secretary of State and Jim Mackey
Updated PGD for Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY OTHER MEMBER OF STAFF INVOLVED IN […]
PHM Data Analytics (Optum Pathfinder)
Population Health Management (PHM) platform being rolled out across North East London – key information for GP practices
Weekly Regional Bulletin – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations – 25th July 2025
Shortage Of Antimicrobial Agents Used In Tuberculosis (Tb) Treatment
The following antimicrobial medicines used to treattuberculosis (TB) will be intermittently available until at least the end of2025: Ethambutol tablets, […]
National Patient Safety Alert issued due to TB medication supply issues
Healthcare staff should undertake the listed actions to help mitigate the impact on patients
accuRx – Video Consultation (VC) Decommission
As part of our continued work to ensure best value across all commissioned services and in response to the wider […]
Statement of amendment to the annual flu letter for 2025 to 2026
The annual flu letter has been updated to reflect the national pilot that is planned for community pharmacies to provide […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/032: Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease cases associated with Planet Hollywood in Cancun, Mexico
In the last month, 3 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been associated with Planet Hollywood in Cancun, Mexico. Two […]
Updated PGD for Shingles Shingrix®
PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY OTHER MEMBER OF STAFF INVOLVED IN […]
MAAR charts for End of Life Care/Last Phase of Life
finding a solution to the Authorisation and Administration of End-of-Life drugs
Changes to referrals for varicose veins
For PCNs in Tower Hamlets / Newham / Waltham Forest / Hackney
MMR vaccinations for practice staff – FOR INFORMATION
time limited arrangement for GP practices to administer MMR vaccines to their eligible staff registered with another practice.
Bipartite letter detailing expansion of shingles programme for severely immunosuppressed and aged 18-49 years
upcoming changes to the Shingles vaccination programme from 1 September 2025
New Asthma Patient Video: “Asthma – Right Medication, Right Way”
new educational video designed to help patients better understand how to manage their asthma effectively
Advice requests and referrals
Services across the acute NHS Trusts available as a single point of access for advice requests and referrals.
Notification: ARRS Maximum Reimbursement Rates Updated & Backdated – Action Required by ICBs and PCNs
Rates for all staff groups will be updated on the national portal on 1 August 25 and are backdated to 1 April 25.
Hidden Carer Training dates – Havering
Medicine Supply Notifications (MSNs) for the discontinuation of Hypurin Porcine vials and Humulin I, S, M3 and Humalog Mix25 vials
Please find link below for: A Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Humulin® I (insulin isophane human) 100units/ml suspension for […]
Primary Care Cybersecurity Pilot – Get Involved
NHS England is inviting general practice, community pharmacy, optometry, and dental providers to join a new pilot to strengthen cyber […]
National RA Newsletter – 16/07/2025 – Group 2
Oberthur Middleware – Required on all machines Oberthur middleware is required on all machines, as soon as possible. Failure to […]
Strengthening Patient Participation Across Newham – Support from the NPPGN
PPG toolkit to help Newham practices set-up or develop their PPGs.
FOR ACTION: General practice seasonal influenza vaccine programme 2025-2026
Service specifications and additional guidance, plus MS form to confirm participation in the ES by 20 August 2025.
Serious Shortage Protocol for venlafaxine – withdrawal
SSP083 (venlafaxine 37.5mg modified release tablets) is being withdrawn on 22 July 2025
Confirmation of national HPV vaccination and immunisation catch-up campaign for 2025/26 letter
For the 2025/26 GP campaign, we would like practices to invite unvaccinated individuals aged 16-24 for their HPV vaccine.
Referring claustrophobic patients for an Open MRI.
new process for patients who meet the eligibility criteria; and no longer requires ICB Prior Approval for Open MRI.
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/028 Update on infection with non-toxigenic C. diphtheriae involving people experiencing homelessness and with substance use in England
The national diphtheria guidance has been updated to support the management of severe presentations of C. diphtheriae infection and to […]
UKHSA Briefing Note 2025/029: Iatrogenic botulism associated with cosmetic botulinum toxin injections v1.0
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the ongoing cases, the national level investigation and its association with certain brands of botulinum toxin.
NHSE London Region Controlled Drugs Newsletter – Summer Edition 2025
Please find below a link to the Summer 2025 newsletter from the NHS England London Region Controlled Drug Accountable Office […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/027 Update on the epidemiology of toxigenic diphtheria in asylum seekers arriving to England 2025 v1.0
It is likely there will continue to be sporadic imported cases of diphtheria in the asylum-seeking population arriving to England.
Independent Review of Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates (the Leng review)
Message from NHS NEL re Physician Associations / Assistants.
SNOMED Code in Vaccine Invitations - incorrect vaccination coding
Individual practices impacted will be contacted directly.
Havering Exercise Referral Scheme
We need your help to increase the number and quality of referrals to the Havering Exercise Referral Scheme from health professionals.
GP Staff Survey 2025
Read through the 2024-25 NEL general practice staff survey results, and understand how and why to participate in the 2025-26 survey.
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update June / July 2025
Latest edition now available.
Moorfields At City Road A&E referral guidance
Please use local referral options in first instance, rather than Moorfields emergency department.
Updated: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement project
Update (17 July): please note the session offer has been expanded to welcome all GP team staff engaging with GRT communities in NEL
Gastroenterology GPwER training funding – Expression of Interest – DEADLINE 25 JULY
Nationally funded two-year programme designed to support GPs to develop extended roles in gastroenterology.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Abidec® Multivitamin drops
Out of stock; alternatives available.
REMINDER: new quality alerts process to launch on Monday (21 July)
FAO City & Hackney practices – new process to launch Monday.
Update on Barts Health and Omnes Healthcare Community Ultrasound Diagnostic Referral Pathway in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest
The purpose of this service is to enable GPs and patients to have quick access to ultrasound services near their homes.
Social Legal Welfare Advice Stocktake and Upskilling Offer
Up-skill and develop your team’s knowledge and experience in social prescribing
Urgent Dental Posters – Contact NHS 111
Please find below an updated version of the London Urgent Dental Care Poster. The updated poster is aligned with a […]
AJM Wheelchair Services – update
Short delay in the transfer of patient data.
Sarcoma Awareness Month – Assessing soft tissue and bony lumps and when to be concerned
Read the latest Cancer Key and help raise awareness and vigilance of sarcoma in primary care.
Shortage Of Bumetanide 1mg Tablets
Bumetanide 1mg tablets are out of stock until mid-August 2025. The supply disruption is caused by a combination of manufacturing […]
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Zaditen 0.25 mg/ml, eye drops, solution, Laboratoires Théa EL(25)A/34
Laboratoires Théa trading as Thea Pharmaceuticals Limited have notified the MHRA of an out of specification event related to environmental […]
Fraudulent prescriptions
Two incident memoranda providing information about the incidents.
Maternity/new dads courses for GPs return to work
These courses are free to GPs from Londonwide practices who may be going on maternity leave or returning to work. […]
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Amiodarone 200mg tablets
Out of stock until August; alternatives available.
Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative free
Out of stock until October; alternatives available.
BHRUT GP education event – maternal medicine
19 July 2025, 0900-1230
Weekly Regional Bulletin – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations – 10th July 2025
NEL Population health profiles (PCN series) now live
Insights into the health, demographics, and healthcare use of each PCN’s registered population now available.
Reminder: Exciting Opportunity – GP Fellowships
We are looking for more practices to host successful candidates following on from a robust recruitment exercise.
UPDATE: prescribing Wegovy® and Mounjaro® for Weight Management
The Interim Policy Statement: Prescribing Wegovy® and Mounjaro® for Weight Management on the NHS in North East London was update […]
MORPh Clinical Services (MCS) – Therapy Review Service
The NEL Prescribing Efficiency Scheme (PES) aims to encourage NEL formulary adherence and promote improvements in cost-effective prescribing. MCS are […]
NEW Primary Care Quality Alerts process goes live in C&H from Monday 21 July
The new Primary Care Quality Alert process is about to launch in City and Hackney. The new Quality Alerts form […]
Reformatted GP Matrix for Cancer Referrals
Following feedback from Primary Care the BHRUT Cancer Services team have reformatted the GP Matrix to incorporate all of the […]
GP Contract changes UPDATE July 2025
At the end of June, GMS and PMS regulations were laid before parliament to introduce the contractual changes agreed between […]
CHSCP Training TUSK Jul 2025 Edition
Latest Things You Should Know Training bulletin for C&H practices.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust – Electronic reports for NHS breast screening outcomes to GP practices
Still time to request to receive NHS breast screening outcomes reports electronically.
RSV vaccination programme – national invitation campaign
View timescales for the invitation campaigns, to prepare sufficient capacity to meet the demand for appointments.
Updated PGD for Men ACWY Risk Groups and Men ACWY
Any registered healthcare professional due to administer vaccinations under these PGDs should be made aware of these updated versions.
National Kidney Federation – Mid-Year Kidney Disease Awareness Campaign
Browse and order the NKF resource for GP practices.
Weekly Regional Bulletin COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations 4th July 2025
BHRUT average wait times update
Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for salbutamol 100micrograms/dose breath actuated inhalers CFC free
Out of stock, limited supply, and discontinued supply. Alternatives available.
RLH Adults Dermatology service A&R switch on
Read the 1-page briefing and additional information for practices.
Updated PGD for LAIV
All registered healthcare professionals due to administer vaccinations under this PGD should be made aware of this updated version.
Change to remote VPN service offer
Read the guidance on the change and what it means for you.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® – extension
Previous end date 4 July, extended to 10 October.
New Havering Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Resource
NHS colleagues are encouraged to explore the site
NHS England London region introduces HPV self-screening pilot
20,000 women will be offered HPV self-screening opportunistically in participating practices
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets sugar free
Out of stock til late July; alternatives available.
GPIT Facilitation & Training Team – training topics and workshops for July
See the dates and topics to be covered in July.
Cervical Screening Update-26th of June 2025- Vaccination and Screening Leadership Bulletin.
Includes new guide to cervical screening, under-screened HPV self-testing, and cervical screening non-responder reports information.
Update on independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service for GP practices
On Thursday 29 May 2025 we launched our independent Freedom to Speak Up Guardian service for GP practice workers. To […]