FAO: Barking and Dagenham We are pleased to inform you of the progression of the Virtual Chronic Kidney Disease (vCKD) […]
FAO: Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Changes to Faecal Calprotectin Testing | GP news | BHR Hospitals
What’s changing? A Single Point of Access (SPoA) for Musculoskeletal (MSK) services is being introduced across all Places in North […]
BHRUT has changed appointment text provider and messages will come from the number +44 7860 039092 and include a secure DrDoctor web […]
FAO: Barking and Dagenham & Havering
FAO : Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge On behalf of Victoria Gateley: Hello, my name is Vicky, my role […]
Dear BHR GPs, We are writing to request GP involvement in an important MSK programme being progressed across North East […]
FAO: Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge
FAO: Barking & Dagenham, Havering & Redbridge – Action required
FAO: Barking & Dagenham; Havering & Redbridge An issue has been reported by several practices about printing Cyberlab OCS forms. […]
Dear colleagues, FAO: GPs referring patients for MRI or Ultrasound appointments in Barking, Havering, and Redbridge (BHR) using Healthshare Please […]
Following the communication sent on 31st October, this is a final reminder that new MRI access criteria for Primary Care […]
FAO: Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge
FAO: GPS referring patients for MRI or Ultrasound appointments in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge using Healthshare Please be […]
Update on the MSK Transformation programme Implementation and upcoming changes in the next few months. Following the communication issued on […]
The national teams continue to work on resolving the technical issue for Pertussis and RSV Pregnant Women vaccination data.
This service allows community pharmacists to initiate oral contraception via patient group direction.
To All General Practices in London PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY […]
Our CRO is not based at the hospital site. Below are the contact details for the service:
Email: bhr-tr.crooffice@nhs.net
| Name | South Street Extension | South Street DDI number |
| Emma | 4249 Coordinator | 01708 774849 |
| Kelly | 4272 Coordinator | 01708 774872 |
| Gary | 4227 Coordinator | 01708 774827 |
| Katie | 4247 Coordinator | 01708 774847 |
| Lottie | 4245 Coordinator | 01708 774845 |
| Hannah | 4248 Coordinator | 01708 774848 |
| Michelle W | 4271 admin support | 01708 774871 |
| Michelle F | 4244 Coordinator | 01708 774844 |
The Marie Curie Rapid Response Overnight nursing service, which was introduced as a pilot scheme in February 2022, ended on 31 March 2024.
People requiring end of life support will continue to have access to the local overnight district nursing services and a 24/7 nurse led advice line (for patients, carers and professionals), along with other Marie Curie services that remain unchanged. This means that Marie Curie continue to provide planned care at home overnight in Barking, Havering and Dagenham, while Redbridge planned overnight care is provided by the community palliative care team provided by the London Borough of Redbridge. Marie Curie also provide a support line, which is available for anyone who needs it with trained support line officers who can offer practical, financial, and clinical information, and emotional support.
Palliative and End of Life care available out of hours
| Overnight District Nursing Community nurses will visit your home overnight. These services are available 7 days a week. | ||
| Barking and Dagenham | Havering | Redbridge |
| 7pm – 7am 07949 252 981 nightnursingservice.bdchs@nhs.net | 7pm – 8am 0300 555 1253 nelft.haveringreferrals@nelft.nhs.uk | 5pm – 8am 020 8554 9172 lifeline@redbridge.gov.uk |
| Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home: This service is for professional referrals only. Please send referrals to: mclondon.referrals@nhs.net | ||
| Specialist Palliative and End of Life Advice Lines Open to patients, carers and professionals | ||
| Saint Francis Hospice Advice Line: Available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. 01708 758643 | ||
| Marie Curie Support Line: Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm. 0800 0902309. | ||
| Extended Hours Urgent Care – 8am-10pm | ||
| Community Treatment Team: 0300 300 1660 | ||
| Community Treatment Team Therapy: 0300 300 1661 | ||
The new DVT referral proforma is now accessible in patient mergeable format on EMIS templates. This can be found under ‘DVT Referral Form BHR v1’.
The DVT proforma should be printed out, once completed, and given to the patient to take to the anticoagulant appointment (which should also be booked by calling ext 6216).
The DVT guidelines and referral proforma can be found in the download area
BHRUT launched their Frailty Virtual Ward on Monday 11 September 2023.
Virtual Wards are a safe alternative to NHS bedded care for patients who would otherwise be in hospital. Being cared for at home reduces some of the risks associated with hospital admissions and helps prevent loss of independence for frail patients.
The Frailty Virtual Ward team is currently taking referrals from within Queens or King George Hospital for patients who can benefit from an earlier discharge with Virtual Ward support.
BHRUT will shortly be working with their colleagues in community care, residential care homes and LAS to take referrals for patients where an admission to hospital could be avoided. They will be working with primary care for future expansion.
The Virtual Ward team consists of
BHRUT are working closely with NELFT and integrated community teams to ensure patients can be safely discharged with the support they need.
Patient Access to Medical Record – 1st session
4th of September 2023 – 1PM – 2PM
Patient Access to Medical Record – 2nd session
3rd of October 2023 – 12PM – 1PM
NEL
| Name | Download link |
|---|---|
| (NEL) Hospital only list (under review) |
| Name | Download link |
|---|---|
| ADHD information schools | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| ADHD medication shortages – Information for patients and families August 2024 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| ADHD medication shortage easy-read patient information leaflet V1.1 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
The NHS Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) is a new nationally commissioned essential service that all community pharmacy contractors have to provide. The aim of the service is to improve the communication of changes to a patient’s medication when they leave hospital, to prevent harm from medicines, reduce readmissions and to improve patients outcomes. Trusts (Acute, Mental Health, Community) will identify appropriate patients and refer them to their usual or preferred community pharmacy on discharge with information about medication changes made in hospital.
Community pharmacist have been commissioned to provide a new NHS Discharge Medicine Service, which is being rolled out locally across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest (TNW). A joint working group has been working on the implementation and the service will be rolled out gradually from all Trusts across North East London (NEL) from July 2021.
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| NEL – Discharge Medicines Service Referral Form | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| NEL Discharge Medicines Service Pathway | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| NEL – Discharge Medicines Service Presentation | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
TOWER HAMLETS
| Name | Download link |
|---|---|
| (TH) Local implementation of the NHS Discharge Medicines Service | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
DMC Healthcare
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| SCG_DMC_Efudix | DMC Healthcare |
North Central London
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Shared Care Guideline Sativex Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis related Spasticity | North Central London |
St Francis Hospice
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Oral Methadone in Analgesia in Palliative Care | BHR CCGs GPs and St Francis Hospice Shared Care Guidelines |
BHR
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
NEL
| Name | Download link |
|---|---|
| Calcium and vitamin D (colecalciferol) preparations for adults at risk of osteoporosis guidance (NEL) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
BHR
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| (BHR) BHR CCGs and BHRUT updated osteoporosis pathway | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
City & Hackney
| Name | Download link |
|---|---|
| Bisphosphonate drug holidays guidance C&H | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
BHR
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| (BHR) Vaccine fridge temperature out of range guidance | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
BHR
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| (BHR) Drug and Alcohol services | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
TOWER HAMLETS
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets – Naloxone Prenoxad Guidance | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
BHR
| Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
| (BHR) Contact information for the Community BHR Home Oxygen Services Assessment & Review (HOS-AR) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) FAQs on the updated HOOF form, IHORM form and consent | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) IHORM guidance | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) HOOF A and B form information | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Emergency oxygen use in GP practices adult guideline | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
The medicines Guidelines and Pathways can be accessed here:
BHR
| TITLE | DOWNLOAD |
|---|---|
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Antimalarials | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Athlete’s foot | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Burns and scalds | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Cannabis (medical) and Cannabis oils | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Co-proxamol | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Cold sore | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Colic treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Conjunctivitis | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Constipation | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Cough and cold remedies | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Cradle cap | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Cystitis | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Dandruff | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Dental and oral conditions | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Diarrhoea | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Dry or sore eyes | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Dry skin | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Ear wax | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Eflornithine | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Flash Glucose monitoring | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Glucosamine and Chondroitin | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Gluten free foods | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Haemorrhoids | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Hayfever OTC treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Head lice and scabies treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Homely remedies in care homes | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Homeopathy | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Hyperhidrosis | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Indigestion | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Liothyronine (and Armour Thyroid) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Migraines | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Milk formula (non-specialist) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Multivitamins and minerals | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Oral Thrush | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Oxycodone and Naloxone | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Perindopril | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Probiotics | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of OTC treatment for schools and nurseries | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) OTC letter for schools and nurseries | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Skin rashes treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Sleeping OTC treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Sunburn | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Suncreams | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Tadalafil once daily | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Threadworm treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Travel sickness OTC treatment | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Travel vaccines | CLICKTO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing of Vitamin D | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| (BHR) Position statement on the prescribing for Warts | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
Shared Care Guidelines for BHRUT can be accessed here:
| Name | Download |
|---|---|
| Apomorphine (Parkinson’s disease) SCG_06.2018 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Azathioprine, mycophenolate (dermatology) SCG_09.2017 (requires review) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Azathioprine, mycophenolate (neurology) SCG_05.2022 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Azathioprine, mycophenolate (respiratory) SCG_04.2018 (requires review) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Cinacalcet (primary hyperparathyroidism) SCG_07.2021 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Degarelix (prostate cancer) SCG_01.2017 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| DMARDs – azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide, methotrexate, mycophenolate, sulfasalazine (rheumatology) SCG_09.2020 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Enoxaparin (thromboembolic disease obstetrics and non-obstetrics) SCG_05.2023 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Hydroxycarbarmide (hydroxyurea) (myeloproliferative disorders and sickle cell disease adults) SCG_01.2013 (requires review) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Methotrexate (inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, pulmonary sarcoidosis) SCG_09.2018 with expiry extended to Oct 2026 | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Somatropin (adult growth hormone deficiency) SCG_02.2014 (requires review) | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
| Transfer of Care: Denosumab for osteoporosis in post menopausal women | CLICK TO DOWNLOAD |
Message from BHRUT Neonatology regarding Prolonged Jaundice Clinic
The current process is for the GP to ring direct dial 01708 435115 and the neonatal secretaries/admin will book patient into the prolonged jaundice clinic.
Dr Ambalika Das, Clinical Lead for Neonatology
Dr Mannan, Neonatologist