Author: Daniel Hodgson
Maternity Pathway Flowchart
Following consultations with London maternity units and the maternity LMNSs, it was found that offers of immunisations to pregnant patients […]
NHS north east London (NEL) ICB- Local Clinical Policy on Access to Weight Management Services and Medications for Adults
NHS north east London (NEL) ICB is pleased to share our newly approved local clinical policy which sets out how […]
MSK Transformation and MRI Direct Access
Update on the MSK Transformation programme Implementation and upcoming changes in the next few months.
Martyn’s Law webinar 10 November 2025
FAO: Practice Managers You will be aware of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more often referred to as […]
Updated PDG for human papillomavirus vaccine for gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM)
NHS England – London has published an updated PGD on its website. This can be accessed at http://www.england.nhs.uk/london/immunis-team/ The updated PGD […]
Your CDEP Monthly Report and #HAW2025
There are a number of remaining places for CDEP training (ICB funded) for healthcare staff on diabetes related topics. A […]
GPIT drop in workshop and focus sessions
Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® – extension
On behalf of Department of Health and Social Care Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage […]
NHS Pharmacy First Service updates
FAO Community Pharmacy Please note the following operational update relatingto the NHS Pharmacy First Service. Updates to the clinical pathways service set out in September […]
Primary Care Quality Alerts process goes live in Newham and Havering 13 October 2025
The new Primary Care Quality Alert process is about to launch in Newham and Havering on Monday, 13 October 2025. […]
Personalised Care Awards 2025
On behalf of NHS England; for any queries please email england.personalisedcarelondon@nhs.net We are delighted to announce the launch of the London […]
Clinical Systems Experience Survey for General Practice: Now Live!
The Transformation Directorate at NHS England have launched their first ever survey focusing on general practice colleagues’ experiences with the Clinical […]
LKN free education webinar for people with CKD stages 1-3
The London Kidney Network & Kidney Care UK are hosting a free online educational webinar on 7 Oct for people in London […]
Cervical Screening London: Sample taker update N19. September 2025
Extension of Cefalexin SSPs
Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocols SSP077 (Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free) and […]
Primary Care Safeguarding Handbook – September 2025 handbook
Changes and improvements in the mental health crisis pathway at NELFT
Sent on behalf of Carol White, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, NELFT Please see below letter detailing changes and improvements in the […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note: Neisseria gonorrhoeae diagnostic escape mutant(s) [Cepheid: Xpert® CT/NG assay] detected in England
Calling London GPs working with Care Homes! 📢
London’s first dedicated GP Care Home Learning Network is being launched by the Health Innovation Network South London’s Community and […]
Approved New Pathways for ENT, MSK and T&O
*Sent on behalf of Dr Jane Fryer* Please find attached two new pathway guidelines for dissemination and implementation across London. […]
Tackling unplanned care with personalised health coaching in North East London
North East London (NEL) ICB, Health Navigator (HN) and UCLPartners are collaborating together to identify people likely to experience extended […]
The North East London General Practice Nurse Vocational Training Scheme
The demand for General Practice Nursing is clear! Our recent advert for the NEL GPN Vocational Training Scheme has generated […]
ONEL SMI Breast Screening project
The project is nearly over and will draw to a close on 30th September. Once the project has ended, the template […]
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement project
CULTURAL AWARENESS WEBINARS – Thank you to those that have attended so far – the feedback has been very positive! […]
🩺 New Cervical Cytology Guidance for North East London – Supporting Excellence in Screening Practice
The North East London (NEL) Primary Care Nursing Team is proud to introduce the newly commissioned NEL Cervical Cytology Guidance—a comprehensive […]
Potential issue with new maternity IT system, BadgerNet, at Homerton Hospital
Homerton Hospital have recently transitioned to the new maternity IT system, BadgerNet. During this process, there may be an issue […]
Maternity updates for GPs
Invite: Unpaid Carers – GP/Practice Manager Roundtable 06/10/25 and 16/10/25
In October 2025, NHS England will host two national online roundtables, with a focus on unpaid carers, and their identification […]
Primary Care Cybersecurity Webinar
Primary Care Cybersecurity Webinar: Session 1 | NHS England Events NHS England have teamed up with the City of London […]
GPIT monthly focus and workshop sessions
BHRUT RTT Average Wait in Weeks by specialty
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV) Patient Group Direction (PGD)
We have been made aware that the previously circulated Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV) Patient Group Direction (PGD), intended to support […]
Personalised Care Awards 2025 London
We’re thrilled to announce that the Personalised Care Awards 2025 London are officially open! These awards celebrate the passion, creativity, and commitment across […]
Londonwide LMCs’ London General Practice Awards 2026 – nominations now open
View Awards webpage → Nominations for the awards are now open, please nominate yourselves and your colleagues by 31 October […]
MGP Webinar GP Contract Changes – Online Consultations
NEL ICB will be running 2 webinar sessions on 18 September aimed at supporting local implementation of the contract changes […]
New Opening Hours for Newham Together Cafe
Controlled Drugs alert – Patient seeking morphine and other controlled drugs
Emergency Alert Test
Please see the below link to the GOV.UK Emergency Alert Test campaign materials page which is being shared for onward cascade. The […]
Salt & Ice Challenge – Risks to Children and Young People
Background Risks Recent Cases Immediate First Aid Advice Recommended Actions for Schools, Parents and Carers Communication suggestions: Key Messages for […]
Fuel Poverty & Health Webinar
Book your free place on a Fuel Poverty & Health Webinar – three dates in September Delivered by Green Doctors, […]
Update on the MSK Transformation programme Implementation and upcoming changes in the next few months
MSK community services in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest are now actively recruiting for new […]
Volunteer with The Kids Network – Make a Difference in East London
The Kids Network is a London-based early intervention charity supporting children aged 8–11 years through 1:1 mentoring. We train local volunteers […]
Energy advice service
SHINE London, an award-winning free energy advice service, has secured funding to support 1,000 households with energy advice, home visits, […]
RCGP North East London: Your GP Journey Series
A new Course to support our middle and late career GPs! The RCGP leads on established GPs / later GPs […]
RSV vaccination of older adults
GP practices are currently permitted to provide RSV vaccinations to those aged 80 until 31 August 2025. The SFE will be […]
NEW Primary Care Quality Alerts process goes live in WF and Redbridge from 15 September 2025
The new Primary Care Quality Alert process is about to launch in Waltham Forest and Redbridge on Monday, 15 September […]
West Ham United Foundation PCN programme
The West Ham United Foundation PCN Programme works with local NHS Primary Care services, to enable young people to make […]
Green Impact for Health toolkit in City and Hackney – BJGP article
In 2024, City and Hackney GP Confederation, in partnership with NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB), and the […]
Updated (01.09.25): NEL ICB IT Recommendation and Guidelines for procuring Warranted Environment Specification (WES) Laptops.
Introduction Choosing the right laptop for your business requires a thorough evaluation of several key criteria, including its performance capabilities, […]
Tirzepatide prescribing and pricing
As you may already be aware, we are in the process of establishing a new weight management service in north […]
Short-term changes to the Redbridge District Nursing service
We are getting in touch to update you about some important short-term changes to the Redbridge District Nurse service. As […]
Diabetes Results (Type2) National Diabetes Audit 2024-25
Thank you Primary Care! Our achievement caring for people with type 2 diabetes; results of National Diabetes Audit for 2024-25 […]
Mary Clarke Becomes a Queen’s Nurse
We are delighted to announce that Mary Clarke, our Head of Primary Care Nursing, has been awarded the title of […]
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN): Shortage of Repaglinide 500microgram, 1mg and 2mg tablets
A Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN): Shortage of Repaglinide 500microgram, 1mg and 2mg tablets The contents of this MSN can be viewed […]
BHRUT average wait times
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update August 2025
The latest edition of our cancer alliance primary care update is now available to download from our website. This issue includes: All […]
Londonwide LMC wellbeing courses
Please share the information below with your networks. Please visit our Events and Training page for our current offers or follow the […]
NEL ICB IT / RA (Smartcard) Office Relocation Update
Effective Monday, 1st September 2025 (current location closes Friday 29th August 2025) We are relocating from our Current location: North House, St […]
2025 general practice patient survey results – NEL initial analysis
Following last week’s message of thanks from Ben and Sarah, NEL ICB has undertaken additional analysis of the 2025 general practice patient survey results.
Leng Review and Physician Associate/Assistants
To: All GP Practices, PCNs and Federations FAO: Practice Principals, Clinical Supervisors, Clinical Directors, Managers and Physician Associates/Assistants As you […]
Armed Forces Community Project
We wanted to make you aware of a new project to support the mental health of the Armed Forces community […]
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Isosorbide mononitrate 10mg immediate release tablets
Please find below: The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool. The Tool also details any […]
Addendum for LAIV PGD
NHS England – London has published an addendum on its website. This can be accessed at http://www.england.nhs.uk/london/immunis-team/ The addendum is: […]
Book your free place on a Fuel Poverty & Health Webinar – three dates in September
Delivered by Green Doctors, Groundwork London Join us for an informative session designed for NHS East London frontline staff and […]
An UPDATED Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens and Levemir® Penfill 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges
Please find attached: The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool. The Tool also details any […]
BHRUT Vascular service on e-RS
Implementing the People Promise in General Practice: People Promise Workshop 2
This virtual workshop takes please 30 September 11.00am – 12.00pm and aims to introduces tools and offers to support general […]
Personalised Care Awards 2025 London
The Personalised Care Awards London 2025 will soon be open for nominations. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams, and […]
Update: North London Neurosurgery Network – webinar
Register expressions of interest in preferred dates to attend a neurosurgery webinar.
UPDATED Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens and Levemir® Penfill 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartrid
An UPDATED Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens and […]
New Safe Surgeries toolkit for clinicians – supporting people seeking asylum and refugees in primary care
Doctors of the World is pleased to announce the launch of the new Safe Surgeries toolkit designed to support clinicians caring for […]
General practice access improvements – letter from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Below is a letter from the Secretary of State to all GPs reflecting on the improved annual patient experience survey […]
Semen Analysis at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Please see below links to patient information leaflets providing information around semen analysis – one covers the generic process and […]
Reminder – NEW Primary Care Quality Alerts process goes live in TH and BD from 18 August
The new Primary Care Quality Alert process is about to launch in Tower Hamlets and Barking and Dagenham. The new […]
Pharmacy opening hours and end of life medicines rotas for the Summer Bank Holiday – August 25th 2025
Please find link below to the Final Commissioned Rota for the Summer Bank Holiday – August 25th 2025 Please note this […]
NEL General Practice Nurse Vocational Training Scheme – January 2026
(Jan 2025 cohort) Is your practice/PCN interested in recruiting and training a new Practice Nurse? Has your practice recently employed […]
Latest TUSK training bulletin – August
📚 CHSCP Training TUSK Aug 2025 Edition
getUBetter MSK app launch across North East London
We are excited to announce that we have extended our contract with getUBetter for another year. getUBetter the digital self-management […]
GP update on new EPR at BHRUT
We’re transforming the way we work at BHRUT with the introduction of a new electronic patient record (EPR), which will […]
Action Required – Removal of Outdated Medefer Referral Form
FAO: GP practices in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Medefer services are no longer commissioned by NEL ICB, and Medefer […]
Possible high pollution has been forecast for London for Tuesday 12 August.
Exposure to high air pollution may induce symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, exacerbations of asthma and COPD, and […]
New Assessment Tool for Modern General Practice and updated care navigation and triage guidance
This has been published alongside an updated ‘how to’ guide covering care navigation and triage and digital workflow, both are […]
Heat-Health Action Card
UKHSA Heat-Health Alert summary action card for services delivering care to people in their homes.
Vaccine Update Issue – 361 – July 2025 – Think measles!
Please find below the latest UKHSA Vaccine Update. If you haven’t already subscribed to this newsletter, we would strongly recommend […]
SEASONAL FLU 2025-2026 TRAINING MATERIALS AND MEN B INFORMATION
Please find below links to updated training materials for the seasonal flu programme and information on Men B SEASONAL FLU […]
Obstetric physiotherapy referrals (Hackney / Homerton)
Please email huh-tr.pelvichealthphysiohuh@nhs.net to refer patients for obstetric physio. There is no referral form but please add as much detail as possible […]
Early booking and screening poster encouraging patients to self refer early for antenatal care
Important Changes Cervical Screening from September 2026
From September 2025, the NHS plans to start sending results from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, utilising the NHS App. […]
Yellow Heat Health Alert
A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for London as outlined in the table below. The Met Office advise that […]
Overseas working arrangements
To uphold the highest standards of information security and Information Governance (IG), NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL […]
Universal Care Plan newsletter – August 2025
Access the latest newsletter.
Changes to NHS NEL Evidence Based Interventions (EBI) Policy
Please be aware of recent changes to the NHS North East London Evidence Based Interventions (EBI) policy relating to the […]
Supporting children and young people with asthma – inhaler adherence
This is to notify you of a risk in the accuracy of prescribing information. This has come to light after […]
NEW Primary Care Quality Alerts process goes live in TH and BD from 18 August
The new Primary Care Quality Alert process is about to launch in Tower Hamlets and Barking and Dagenham. The new […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 20225/030: Referrals of group A, B, C and G streptococcal isolates to the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Reference Section (SSRS)
The purpose of this Briefing Note is to remind colleagues of the request to submit all Group A (GAS), Group […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/033: Outbreak of Burkholderia stabilis ST480 linked to non-sterile alcohol-free skin cleansing wipe products
This is an update to Briefing Note 2025/025 (issued 26 June 2025). A press release has been issued on 04 […]
A Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN): Discontinuation of estradiol (Progynova® TS) 50micrograms/24hours and 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches.
Please find attached: The contents of this MSN can be viewed on the Medicines Supply Tool. The Tool also details any […]
ONEL SMI Breast Screening project
The project is nearly over! Since the project started, 18/111 practices across 8/17 PCNs have sent 41 referrals to InHealth, […]
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement project
The13 health champions for the GRT communities in NEL have now been trained to Royal Society of Public Health level 1+2 […]
Barts Health NHS Trust for Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) referrals
Barts Health has undertaken a review of the sustainability of the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic (RDC) which was originally set up […]
Update: HbA1c issue at BHRUT
Please see below links to update letter from BHRUT regarding the recent HbA1c issues, and an updated SOP. Access the […]
Tackling unplanned care with personalised clinical coaching in North East London
FAO: Barking & Dagenham GP practices, B&D PCN CDs and managers, B&D primary care leads and LMC leads On behalf […]
PCIT Pilot Ending – Continuation Options for Practices and PCNs
As you may be aware, the North East London (NEL) ICB has been working with Primary Care IT (PCIT) as […]
LAIV availability
Please see below explanation why UKHSA cannot specify the date of availability for LAIV at this time: The availability of […]
Weekly Regional Bulletin – COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations – 1st August 2025
Latest TUSK bulletin – August
FAO: City & Hackney GP practices The latest CHSCP Things You Should Know (TUSK) Edition is now available. Access the edition here.
Use of MRI in Primary Care for MSK conditions
Reminding GPs regarding the use of MRI for routine MSK Conditions
NHS NEL Commissioning of healthcare services
NHS NEL has developed information for our residents about how we commission services and use resources, including our commitment to […]
Fraudulent private prescription
Please note the contents of the attached fraudulent prescription notification. Access the notification.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Cefalexin – extension
Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocols SSP077 (Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free) and […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/024: Increasing detection of sexually transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII infections in England
Skin infections of the face, body, groin and genitals caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), a dermatophyte fungus, are […]
Updated PGD for Inactivated Influenza Vaccine and HPV
PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY OTHER MEMBER OF STAFF INVOLVED IN […]
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.
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 […]
Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: Autumn/ Winter 2025/26
New NHS England letter sets out eligible groups, timing of the campaign, and next steps.
Serious Shortage Protocol for Venlafaxine
The SSP came into effect on 23 June and is currently scheduled to end on Friday 1 August 2025.
You’re Invited: Celebrating 1 Year of Robotic Surgery at Whipps Cross
Event: Monday 7 July, 2–5, Boardroom, Junction 6, Whipps Cross Hospital
Simple Wound Care Leaflet – NEW BOOKING LINKS
Discard all previous versions. Old booking links will no longer work after 30th June.
Changes to integrated wheelchair services in Tower Hamlets
Current provider for Barking, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest extended to Tower Hamlets too.
Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Buprenorphine (Relevtec®) 35micrograms/hour, 52.5micrograms/hour, 70micrograms/hour transdermal patches and Buprenorphine (Bupeaze®) 52.5micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Out of stock (until August and October). Alternatives available.
All-age Professional Curiosity Rapid Read Practitioner Briefing
Read and share this briefing for all on professional curiosity.
Updated: 27 June 2025 – Interim Policy Statement: Prescribing Wegovy® and Mounjaro® for Weight Management on the NHS in North East London
Updated: 27 June 2025. Read information about NEL criteria for access to NICE approved weight management medications semaglutide (Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro)® on the NHS.
Cervical Screening Update – 19 June 2025 – Cervical cancer elimination campaign: Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Download the NHSE cervical cancer elimination campaign and toolkit.
PSTN Switch Off
Important communique from BT urging all customers to migrate off the analogue network by December 2025.
No X-ray walk in service during service audits – Newham Hospital
See the dates that x-ray service will not be available.
Latest TUSK bulletin – June
FAO: City & Hackney GP practices The latest CHSCP Things You Should Know (TUSK) Edition is now available. Access the edition here.
Women’s Health Hubs in north east London
New Women’s Health Campaign has now launched!
Same Day Access to GP Hubs – take Healthwatch’s survey
What do patients know about the Same Day Access Hubs for GP services
Academic GP Advanced Fellowship Programme Lead opportunity
QMUL and NHS NEL’s GP Fellowship Programme is recruiting a Programme Lead – don’t miss this opportunity!
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/023: Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease cases associated with Sergios Hotel in Hersonissos in Crete, Greece
Information and actions for clinicians.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Levemir® (insulin detemir) FlexPen® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens and Levemir® Penfill 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges
Medicines to be discontinued – clinical advice being prepared.
Updated PGD for Rotavirus
Registered healthcare professionals due to administer vaccinations under this PGD should be made aware of this updated version.
Implementation of Urgent Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Service at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub
Letter from BHRUT
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Engagement project
Sign up to a cultural awareness webinar, running between July and December.
New flu leaflets – FOR INFORMATION
Links to new leaflets for the flu programme.
2024-2025 – GP Practice Data Security and Protection Toolkit – DEADLINE 30 JUNE 2025
Reminder: 2024-2025 Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) must be submitted no later than 30 June 2025.
Hidden Voices of Primary Care
Short survey for anyone who has left a non-medical health professional role in the last 3 years.
Vaccination and Screening update
Further info re extending cervical screening intervals and digital invites/reminders
Fake invoices for consumables
PRECISION SUPPLIES – new company targeting GP practices by sending unsolicited printer toner and other consumables, which they then invoice for.
Shortened Manual Claim Journey for MYS NHS Discharge Medicines Service (NHS DMS)
The new shortened MYS journey will go live on 6 July 2025. As a result, the old journey will no longer accept claims from 23:59 on 5 July 2025.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified release tablets
Out of stock until mid July. Alternatives available.
FREE monthly menopause support group starting on 3 July 18:15 – 19:45
Live Well Havering have partnered with expert Menopause Nurse Rebecca Hall to run monthly support groups at Queen’s Hospital.
Opportunity to join the GP Improvement Practice-Level Support Programme 2025/26
Express interest in this fully funded, tailored support programme.
NHS Cervical Screening Programme digital invitations
Go live coming soon for cervical screening digital invitations using the NHS app and text messages.
Universal Care Plan Newsletter June 2025
Access the latest updates.
IT equipment give away
Display screens, laptop docking stations, and webcams available
Independent Prescribing courses 2025-26 – NHS England funded training
Applications for NHS England funded pharmacist independent prescribing courses are open.
Social Prescribers – Learning to Advise Course
Career development opportunity – free training on a nationally certificated course on social welfare issues for a nationally recognised qualification.
UKHSA Briefing Note 2025/021: Heat Health Alert: YELLOW – SE, EM, EoE & London
Yellow Heat-Health Alert in place between 21:00 on 12 June and 08:00 on 15 June.
CRG Training on 27th June 2025 – Child Sexual Abuse and Response Pathways
This training counts towards L3 Safeguarding Children training hours; for Health Staff only.
New opportunity: Clinical Lead Role – IRIS (domestic abuse training and referral programme)
FAO City & Hackney Clinicians.
Major policy change to the Cervical Screening Programme and associated documents
Extending screening intervals and 25-49 year olds from 1 July 2025; and digitalisation of correspondence. Read what this means.
UKHSA Briefing Note – 2025/020: Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease cases associated with the Hotel Partner & Spa, Vlorë, Labëria region, Albania
Be alert to any patients that present with symptoms suggestive of Legionellosis; and notify any suspected Legionnaires’ disease case to the relevant health protection team.
BHRUT Gynaecology on e-RS
Update on the implementation of a Single Point of Access on e-Referral (ERS) for womens health hubs.
RA Newsletter June 2025
Latest news from the Registration Authority.
Updated PGDs for Men B, HibMen C, Hep B, Infant Hexavalent and PCV
Please ensure any registered healthcare professional who administers vaccinations under these PGDs is aware of these updates.
Register Now – Arrhythmia & Heart Failure: What GPs Want to Know – A Consultant-Led Session
31 July 2025, 09.00-16.30 in Central London
Clean Air Day Event co-hosted by NHS North East London and Newham Council
Clean Air Day event, 19 June 2025, 3 – 4:30 at Star Lane Practice, Canning Town.
Childhood schedule changes 2025/2026- Resources published on GOV.UK
Resources to support changes to the routine childhood programme which will come into effect in July.
Seasonal Influenza Publications
Flu vaccs letter for children aged 2, 3 and 4.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot® – extension
Due to supply issues, these SSPs are being extended to 10 October.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN): NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges
Limited supply – no new patient initiations. Alternatives available.
UKHSA Briefing Note – 2025/019 Pilgrims returning from the Hajj/Umrah: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and invasive meningococcal disease (IMD)
Advice about and for travelers to the Hajj and Umrah, who are exposed both to infections endemic to KSA, and infections associated with mass gatherings.
June’s Future of Primary Care webinar: Digitally empowered citizens leading GP technology implementation
Register for the webinar being held on Wednesday 18 June at 19.00.
Out of Hours Planned IT Services Disruption – Tower Hamlets
Critical tests of our business continuity processes 8pm to 10pm on 6 and 13 June, may result in minor service disruptions.
GP IT: June’s Monthly Focus: OneDrive & MS Teams
Book on for Tuesday 10 June or Thursday 26 June.
VACCINE UPDATE ISSUE 358
Latest vaccine info from the London Imms team.
Board oversight and staffing of NHS clinical trials letter
NHS England letter supporting continued clinical research.
Sign-up process launched for autumn/winter 2025/26 COVID-19 and flu vaccination services
Sign up through NHSBSA by 16 June, after reading the guidance.
Healthy Weight Coaches Evaluation Request
Take part in an online survey that explores the uptake, implementation and delivery of the Healthy Weight Coaches role.
FREE online Deaf Awareness Training for Redbridge NHS staff
Support for staff in breaking down barriers that deaf people face when trying to access healthcare services.
General Practice community engagement approaches to tackle health inequalities (HiQUALITY) study
Findings and insights from the HiQuality (Health Inequality) study.
Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) in general practice
New independent FTSU service launched in NEL for staff employed or engaged in general practice and PCNs.
New TB leaflets
Read and download new leaflets to increase awareness of TB.
Arrhythmia & Heart Failure: What GPs Want to Know – A Consultant-Led Session
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 09:00–16:30.
UKHSA briefing: Increasing detection of antifungal resistant Trichophyton indotineae in England
Infections with terbinafine-resistant T. indotineae are emerging and being increasingly detected in the UK.
NHS Cervical Screening Programme Update Webinar
Thursday 12 June 2025 (12 noon – 1 pm)
NEL Endoscopy Network, Clinical Lead – Application Pack
To support the NEL diagnostics programme, particularly in relation to endoscopy, we are recruiting a NEL Endoscopy Network Clinical Lead.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon and Estradot® – extension
Creon extended to 21 Nov; Estradot extended to 6 June.
Guidance for GP practice/primary care on ‘Simpler recycling’ reforms in England
As of 31 March, all businesses in England, including GP practices, are required to arrange for the collection of core recyclable waste streams.
Londonwide LMC event: Travel Health update
Thursday 29 May 2025.
CHSCP – TUSK new edition.
The latest CHSCP Things You Should Know edition is now available.
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/018 – Seasonal influenza activity in England; prescribing of neuraminidase inhibitor antivirals no longer authorised in primary care
Includes instructions for prescribers in primary care.
UKHSA Briefing Note – 2025/016 Vector-borne disease in UK and Europe; risk ahead of summer.
Includes recommendations for primary and secondary care clinicians.
Medicine Supply Notifications (MSNs) for tolterodine 2mg and 4mg modified-release capsules and phenobarbital 15mg/5ml elixir
Out of stock and limited supply – alternatives available.
Individual Funding Requests (IFR) applications
From 7 July, IFR applications must be made through Blueteq.
Commissioned Pharmacy end of life medicines supply – end of May bank holiday
See which pharmacies are commissioned over the BH to provide end of life medicines.
Smoking: A mental health webinar
Part of smoking and mental health week, 2–6 June 2025.
Changes to the online GP registration service in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry recommendations
New patients registering at a practice should be asked if they have had a blood transfusion prior to 1996 – online and paper form updated.
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update May 2025
Latest edition of our cancer alliance primary care update is now available.
Protocol for Delivering Neonatal BCG Vaccine in London to Infants Aged 0 – 12 Months, May 2025
Updated protocol – requires action
NHS NEL LeDeR Conference 2025: We still have some spaces left! Do not miss out!
Getting it Right through the Lens of an Autistic Person.
Preparing for a successful delivery of mpox and gonorrhoea vaccination programmes
Action needed for delivery of routine mpox and gonorrhoea vaccination programmes
2025.
UnheardVoices – Understanding Challenges for Black People Living with HIV in Primary Care
New report exploring the barriers and lived experiences of Black people living with HIV when accessing and engaging with primary care
Childhood Imms changes and Snowmed codes
Snowmed code for new fourth dose of DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (hexavalent) vaccine
Guidance on shared care agreements with unregulated providers for children and young people with gender incongruence
Updated NHSE guidance advising GPs against shared care agreements with unregulated providers for hormone medication to children and young people under 18 as a response to gender incongruence / gender dysphoria.
Increase in measles cases across London
UKHSA letter re increased measles cases.
NEL Enhance Programme – Developing your integrated neighbourhood teams – an exciting offer!
Expressions of interest now being taken.
BHRUT GP education event – Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saturday 17th May 2025, 9am – 12:30pm.
CHSCP – TUSK May 2025 edition
FAO: City & Hackney practices – latest TUSK edition now available.
MSK postponement change to the service
No provision of bespoke orthotic devices.
Allergy Testing update
Most recent changes to the local allergy requesting process, following the latest guidelines.
NEL CPD programmes 2025/2026
information on how to access the NEL CPD programmes 2025/2026
MHRA Class 4 Medicines Notification, Chemidex Pharma Ltd, Various Products, EL(25)A/21
Chemidex Pharma Ltd has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in their topical steroid products does not […]
Temporary residents in the UK
On behalf of Manx Care (Isle of man).
Launch of NEL ICBs 2025/26 IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAMME
London Improvement Grant Fund application process for schemes to be delivered in the 2025/26 financial year.
London Region Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination Community of Practice
Thursday 22nd May 2025 12.30-1.45 online
Serious Shortage Protocol for cefalexin – reactivation
New end date for SSP078 will be Friday 8 August
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Info and leaflet on allergic conjunctivitis for management in primary care.
Changes to childhood imms schedule webinar for GPs
21 May 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Buprenorphine (Reletrans®) 5micrograms/hour and 15micrograms/hour transdermal patches
Out of stock, alternatives available.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notifications (MSNs) for Lidocaine (Xylocaine®) 10mg/dose spray sugar free
Out of stock, but alternatives available.
Extension of Estradot and Cefalexin Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)
SSPs due to end on Friday 2 May have been extended.
Healthcare Professional Alert Notices (HPANs) System
Reminder: HPAN checks are a requirement of pre-employment checks for the NHS.
London Cervical Screening Administration Service update (April 25)
Latest news and updates from CSAS.
GP IT : May’s Monthly Focus: The NHS APP
The GP IT Facilitation Team welcomes you to May’s Monthly Focus: “The NHS APP”
Vaccine Update Issue – 357 – April 2025
Several interesting articles, particularly the RSV item.
Enhance webinar 6: Developing your integrated neighbourhood teams – an exciting offer!
6 May 1-2pm
Changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 July 2025 and 1 January 2026 and Changes to the selective hepatitis B vaccination programme from 1 July 2025
Please share with those delivering the programme and take action as required.
Maternal Mental Health Week (5-11 May 2025) Timetable of sessions
Events being held during maternal mental health week.
Wanstead Grief Cafe
Grief Cafe being held in May, June and July.
FOR INFO AND ACTION: Hep B 3rd Dose Vaccinations Q1 2025/26 – Manual Claim Adjustment Required
Changes to the selective neonatal Hep B programme mean change to payment process.
Coming Soon: Freedom To Speak Up service for general practice
This month, NHS North East London ICB will be introducing an independent Freedom To Speak Up Guardian service for everyone […]
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update April 2025
Access the latest update.
Referrals for Gastroenterology & Hepatology at BHRUT
Please use the BHRUT structured referral form.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for Fentanyl (Effentora®) and Fentanyl (Actiq®)
Out of stock and short supply.
May’s Future of Primary Care webinar
This month .in conversation with Dr Johnny Marshall OBE
Pharmacy rota for May Day Bank Holiday
Opening hours for pharmacies in London
NEL Commissioned end of life care medicines pharmacies for early May Bank Holiday 2025
End of life care medicines access over Easter Bank Holiday.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller free webinar – meet the Health Champions on 14 May 2025
Recruitment and training is underway for 15 community health champions in north east London
Call for Expressions of Interest: Neighbourhood delivery simulation
NHS England London Region are looking for frontline professionals, clinicians, and others working in or around neighbourhood health and care […]
BCG eligibility poster
Identifying infants aged 0-12 months who are eligible for the neonatal BCG vaccination programme
London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme Procurement
InHealth Ltd re-appointed as provider of the service.
GP contract financial information published
Financial information and ready reckoners published by NHS England.
NHS England project on catheters
Short survey: understanding patients under practice care, who might benefit from a catheter review.
Psychosocial Support resources
Directory of training resources for healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of psychosocial services.
Orthopaedic Refresher course for primary care – BHRUT
Full day training course in orthopaedics – 28 June 2025.
Forthcoming Change in eGFR Calculation Methodology
FAO: TNW practices – important change in how estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is being calculated in laboratory reports.
Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes: new videos to support patients and patient conversations
A series of videos led by local clinicians, to give you the tools to talk effectively with patients about diabetes management.
CHSCP – TUSK April/May 2025 edition
FAO: City & Hackney practices – latest TUSK edition now available.
Ultrasound referrals (Redbridge)
Reminder: as part of the new community ultrasound service for Redbridge, all ultrasound referrals should now be sent directly to Healthshare.
Redbridge Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) in Primary Care Survey 2025
Redbridge practices: share your perspective on LARC and what additional support would be needed to provide more LARC within your practice.
Coaching and Mentoring in Tower Hamlets
Apply for up to 12 hours of free, confidential, one-to-one coaching by a trained and quality assured mentor.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Estradiol (Estradot®) 25micrograms/24 hours, 37.5micrograms/24 hours, 50micrograms/24 hours, 75micrograms/24 hours, and 100micrograms/24 hours transdermal patches
Out of stock and limited supplies.
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/015: Two national hepatitis A clusters under investigation
Increase in hepatitis A cases under investigation.
Webinar: Translation and Cultural Work
Supporting primary care clinicians with postnatal maternal checks.
RCGP Webinar series – Uncovering subconscious bias in healthcare
Three-part webinar series exploring how to
recognise, challenge and mitigate subconscious bias.
NEL ICB Board recruitment – Primary Care partner member
NEL primary care practices are invited to nominate a primary care partner member of the ICB Board, by Friday 2 May, 2025.
Academic GP Advanced Fellowships – NEL ICB & QMUL
Recruiting: 20 academic GP Fellows to work 50:50 in academic and clinical practice, for up to 5 years.
NEL Enhance Programme – Webinar 5
Theme: Creating low carbon neighbourhoods.
PGD extension Hepatitis B
Any registered healthcare professional due to administer vaccinations under this PGD should be aware of this Notice.
Living Well with Diabetes – UK Peer Group
New flyer which contains all the relevant information, including the contact email address.
New Patient Safety Section added to the primary care portal
Tools, guidance and key links included.
UKHSA webinar: upcoming changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule (11 June 2025, 14:00 – 15:15)
This webinar is aimed at health professionals involved in the commissioning and delivery of childhood immunisations.
Social welfare and legal advice – Taster Sessions
Free training sessions available.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Fentanyl (Durogesic® DTrans®) 12micrograms/hour, 25micrograms/hour, 50micrograms/hour, 75micrograms/hour, and 100micrograms/hour patches
Durogesic® DTrans® patches out of stock until December 2025.
Auto Integration Wider Rollout within EMIS Practices
Roll out between 8th April to 28 April, across all EMIS GP practices.
NEL ICB – IPC newsletter (April)
Access the IPC April newsletter.
2024-2025 Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) submission deadline 30 June 2025
2024-2025 Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) must be submitted before and no later than 30 June 2025.
Women’s Health Hub for Waltham Forest and Redbridge
Update on advice and guidance request responses.
Guidance on shared care agreements with unregulated providers for children and young people with gender incongruence
NHS England guidance on responding to requests that are made by unregulated providers for a shared care approach to prescribing, administration and monitoring of hormone interventions as a treatment option for gender incongruence or gender dysphoria.
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules
Changes to Galantamine supplies and actions for practice.
Improving access for people experiencing homelessness
Access the new national video regarding supporting GP registration for people experiencing homelessness.
NEL Cancer Alliance Webinar – meet the Gypsy, Roma and Traveler Health champions!
1pm-3pm, Wednesday 14th May 2025. Register now.
Do you want to take part in piloting a key element of the new Primary Care Patient Safety Strategy?
Call for expressions of interest for year 2 of the pilot of PSIRF in general practice.
Spring Covid-19 vaccines: information for practice staff
The Spring 2025 Covid-19 booster programme runs from 1 April to 17 June 2025.
NEW GUIDANCE: Staying safe from suicide: Best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management
This new ‘wrap around’ suicide prevention guidance will help clinicians provide more personalised care for patients struggling with suicidal feelings.
Future of Primary Care Webinar – April
Building Primary Care infrastructure at par with Acute services webinar 16 April 19.00-20.00
NHS Lateral Flow Device Tests Supply Service extension
Community pharmacy NHS Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Tests Supply Service extended for another year, starting 1 April 2025.
Pharmacy webinar – Tuesday 8 April from 18:00 – 19:00
For community pharmacies: outlining the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework: 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026
Bright Start in Life: relaunching the NHS NEL childhood immunisation campaign in Spring 2025
This April, we are re-launching our childhood vaccinations campaign: Bright Start in Life.
Testicular health posters for practices
Access the new NHS posters on testicular health.
IPC refresher training for GP practices
Free IPC refresher training – two hour session.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Estradot ®
New SSP for Estradot® 25 microgram patches til Friday 2 May and extension of Estradot® 50, 75 and 100 microgram patches extended to Friday 2 May.
GENERAL PRACTICE ASPIRING PARTNERS PROGRAMME
North East London ICB in partnership with Londonwide LMCs and NEL Training Hub are pleased to offer a suite of Modules to support aspiring partners.
GP IT Facilitation Team Monthly Focus: Universal Care Plan (UCP) – A Primary Care Update
The GP IT Facilitation Team welcomes you to April’s Monthly Focus: Universal Care Plan (UCP) – A Primary Care Update.
RCGP Safeguarding Standards
Watch the webinar. Access the presentation. Join the special interest group.
Rhinitis management guideline and pathway for London published
An updated guideline and pathway for the management of rhinitis in London is now available on the London Elective Improvement Future NHS page.
Commissioned Pharmacy Rota and end of life care medicines rota for Easter Bank Holiday 2025
Opening hours for pharmacies in London and end of life care medicines access over Easter Bank Holiday.
General Practice Commercial Research Fellows
Up to eleven fellowships are available, at 0.2FTE and will run to 31 December 2026.
BCG vaccinations not available in NEL for children aged over 12 months
NEL ICB does not have a commissioned service for children aged 12 months and above for BCG vaccinations. Read more…
7 Min Briefing – Learning from Case Reviews (Prader Willi Syndrome)
Redbridge Safeguarding Adults has published a 7 minute briefing on learning from case reviews.
7 Min Briefing – Professional Curiosity – respectful inquisitiveness’ or ‘concerned curiosity
Redbridge Safeguarding Adults and Redbridge Safeguarding Children have published a 7 minute briefing on Professional Curiosity.
BHRUT weekly report on average waits by specialty
This weeks report for the average wait in weeks by specialty.
Medicine Supply Notifications (MSN’s): Levofloxacin 250mg and 500mg tablets, and Apraclonidine (Iopidine®) 5mg/ml (0.5%) eye drops
Limited supplies and out of stock.
Sullivan review: process change for re-assigning gender and sex identity in medical records
Immediate stop to changing NHS numbers and gender markers for children and young people under 18.
National outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul (t5.945) in England
25 confirmed cases.
Free online CKD education events for patients
London Kidney Network & Kidney Care UK are asking practices to advertise their patient education events.
GP contract changes 2025/26
NHS England has now published further details of the changes to the GP contract for 2025/26.
NEL General Practice Protected Learning Time (PLT) policy
Read the policy and start using the proforma to apply for practice closure.
Enhance Webinar 4: Putting residents at the centre – the impact and power of person-centred care
Tuesday 1st April 1pm – 2pm
Series 4, 5 and 6 smartcards are due to expire – action required
Action required if you use a series 4,5 and 6 smartcard.
ONEL SMI Breast Screening Project
Your feedback is valuable in helping evaluate the project and scope future initiatives in improving early cancer diagnosis.
BHRUT weekly report on average waits by specialty
This weeks report for the average wait in weeks by specialty.
Updated Pan-London Forms: Symptom Control MAAR Chart version 5 and All- Age- Specialist Palliative Care Referral Form version 4.1
Actions for practices: remove any previously downloaded versions and replace with the updated versions.
Webinar: High Consequence Infectious Diseases – a London picture
15 and 24 April 2025 for all primary care practitioners.
Primary Care Quality Improvement – CEG Cancer Diagnosis Audit Tool (CDAT) GP Update
Taking part in this audit will help us to better understand pathways to cancer diagnosis, what works well and where local improvements could be made.
Insulin communication incidents – SOP for Tower Hamlets practices
SOP outlining communication pathway for housebound patients under the care of Tower Hamlets District Nurses ELTF following insulin dose adjustment.
CHSCP – TUSK Feb-Mar 2025 edition
FAO: City & Hackney practices – latest TUSK edition now available.
Mpox: Clade I mpox is no longer classed as a high consequence infectious disease (HCID) UKHSA2025/001PH
Details of actions the NHS, independent healthcare providers and clinicians should now take in response to an mpox case.
GP Practice Managers and Care Coordinators Interview Invitation for the PCN Facilitator for Cancer Service Evaluation
Feedback sought from GP Practice Managers and Care Coordinators to better understand the delivery and impact of the PCN Facilitator for Cancer Service.
2024 NHS Staff Survey results
Filter the results to see what staff in North East London think.
Update to EBI policy (spinal injections amendment)
Current NEL policy deviates from current NICE guidance on spinal injections. NEL ICB is issuing an amendment to the policy which all providers should note.
Guidelines for the management of norovirus outbreaks in acute and community health and social care settings
Updated guidelines focus on IPC principles to reduce the norovirus burden in health, care and social settings while maintaining essential services and minimizing disruptions during outbreaks.
Serious Shortage Protocols for Cefalexin – extension/end
SSPs 079, 080 and 081 currently in place for Estradot® 50mcg, 75mcg and 100mcg patches. SSP079 due to end on 21 March; SSP 080 and 081 to end on 14 March.
New RNOH/GIRFT national report outlines measures to improve care for Tuberculosis patients
Findings and recommendations help reduce the burden of TB on patients, their carers, providers of TB services and the local and national health systems.
Evolving cluster of severe infective endocarditis with non-toxigenic C. diphtheriae involving people experiencing homelessness and people with substance misuse (including powder or crack cocaine)
UKHSA are currently investigating reports of non-toxigenic C. diphtheriae presenting with severe, fulminant infective endocarditis (IE).
Barts Health Lung Cancer Screening Programme Phase 2
To provide Barts Health access to a regularly updated feed of primary care patient data, please take the action included in the letter.
Fully funded 2-day live virtual Personalised Care Institute-accredited training for Care Coordinators
Personalised care training for care coordinators across March and April 2025.
Havering Place based Partnership Showcase event: “The future of Romford and connecting all of Havering!”
Join this online event on 2 April 12.15 – 13.00 to ask questions and provide your views to continue to shape Havering Place.
LeDeR Conference 2025: Getting it right through the lens of an autistic person: Register Now!
Thursday 12 June – venue TBC
NHS England High Alert: Air Pollution in London
High pollution indicated by monitoring in London for Monday 10 March 2025.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, ‘Martyn’s Law’ – NHSE webinar invitation
FAO practice managers and PCNs: NHS England webinar briefing concerning the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, more commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law.
CHSCP Training TUSK February 2025 Edition
Access the latest CHSCP training newsletter.
Biochemistry testing delays
Delays in biochemical testing for The Royal London Hospital and across North East London GPs expected until evening of 13 March.
Further GP engagement with 10YHP
Please visit priorities for change to have your say by Monday 14 April.
REVISED: Update Practice Names and Practice Managers Email with PCSE
If you have not done so in the last two years, please update your practice name and practice manager’s email address with Primary Care Support England (PCSE).
IAPT services: Redbridge Talking Therapies
A reminder for Redbridge practices re Talking Therapies pathway.
Redbridge carer’s support service
Help identify residents who are hidden carer’s and signpost them into relevant services for support they may not be aware they are entitled to.
Further information regarding the Women’s Health Hub in Waltham Forest
The Waltham Forest service is accepting referrals for women across the borough. GPs can refer to the service or request advice through the e-Referral Service (e-RS) . See the list of health issues that are supported.
BHRUT weekly report on average waits by specialty
This weeks report for RTT average wait for BHRUT by specialty.
Action Required: NHS Screening and GP Registration Process
NHS England has contacted patients who have missed a cancer screening due to registration issues. Practices do not need to do any proactive patient communication, but support with reactive queries and offer timely screening catch up.
Accessible air pollution protection information now available to share with patients
Redbridge Council has produced a selection of accessible public health resources, providing ‘simple steps’ we can all take to reduce our exposure to air pollution
New LIS: CEG Cancer Diagnosis Audit Tool (CDAT)
Help us to help you improve early-stage diagnosis and achieve better outcomes for our patients. Only 56% of our patients were diagnosed at stage 1 and 2 in October last year. Taking part in this audit will help us to better understand pathways to cancer diagnosis, what works well and where local improvements could be made.
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note: 2025/010 Case of Lassa Fever with Travel to UK
be alert to the possibility of Lassa fever in unwell patients presenting where there is a history of travel to Nigeria, or to other countries where there is a risk of Lassa fever, or a link to a suspected or confirmed case, within 21 days before onset of illness.
NELFT webinar: March Future of Primary Care webinar
Secure your spot at the March Future of Primary Care Webinar in conversation with NHS England’s Paul Vaughan – 19 March, 7-8pm via Zoom
GP Education Event – Saturday 15th March 2025
GP Education – Ophthalmology theme – Saturday 15th March 2025 at King George Hospital
Webinars: Reducing Inequalities in Breast Screening and Cervical Screening
Reducing Inequalities in Breast Screening: LGBTQ+ Webinar Tuesday 25 March 2025, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Reducing Inequalities in Cervical Screening: LGBTQ+ Webinar Wednesday 26 March 2025, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update (March 2025)
Updates on: Suspected soft tissue sarcoma diagnostic clinic, NEL Cancer Academy, Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, ovarian cancer awareness campaign, lymphoedema awareness week
Heroin/opiate related overdoses in Camden
Brief advice from DHSC following 12 heroin/opiate related overdoses in Camden on 3 March.
2025/26 GP contract changes agreed
Agreed GP contract changes for 2025/26 amounting to an overall funding uplift of £969m and pause to collective action.
Women’s Health Hub at Whipps Cross
Changes to gynaecology referrals in Waltham Forest and Redbridge.
Digital toolbar features and functionalities – Webinars by iPlato & accuRx
Join webinars that introduce and showcase digital toolbar features and functionalities of AccuRx and iPlato.
Extension of Estradot SSP
DHSC has extended the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP079) for Estradot 50mcg patches which will now end on Friday 21 March.
Upcoming Londonwide Enterprise event: Understanding the NHS Pension Scheme – you as an employer
Londonwide LMCs constituents are invited to sign up to understand the NHS Pension scheme employer responsibilities.
Gastro and Hepatology services at BHRUT
Information on Gastro and Hepatology services at BHRUT
Webinar: Monday 31 March 11:00-12:30: new infant feeding resources
Webinar: Monday 31 March 11:00-12:30: new infant feeding resources
NEL GP IT Facilitation Team Monthly Focus: Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPToolkit)
March’s Monthly Focus is The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPToolkit)
Updated PGD and a Notice of extension of validity
Updated PGD and a Notice of extension of validity: NHSE UKHSA Hep B Renal PGD v5.00 and NHSE UKHSA Notice of extension of validity Men ACWY PGD
Bowel Cancer Screening Project – Eclipse
North East London Cancer Alliance have commissioned Eclipse to utilise the risk stratification and patient engagement facilities within Eclipse to prioritise and engage with patients who have not responded to the national bowel cancer screening programme.
Fake invoice supplier fraud
Important: We’ve been made aware of a new fake invoice supplier fraud, specifically using the Sage accounting platform.
Tower Hamlets Clinical and Care Professional Lead Vacancy
Recruitment now open – Clinical and Care Professional Lead Role for Children and End of Life Care and Frailty Tower Hamlets.
NEL Covid vaccination Inter-seasonal offer
COVID-19 Vaccination pathway and the referral letter template for the Inter-seasonal period for NEL.
London HIV Ambassadors
Introduction to the London HIV Ambassadors Programme.