Tag: News
CVD Academy Programme: Deadline extended to 24 November
The UCL Partners are looking for clinicians to become champions of CVD prevention.
NHS London Anchor Strategy and Change Network – 19th November 2024
London Anchor Strategy and Change Network – Tuesday 19th November 2024, 4pm – 6pm. Aberfeldy Health & Wellbeing Centre, 19 […]
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week – 18 – 24 November 2024
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign which aims to increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance and to […]
PCIT Webinar – 19 November
Sent on behalf of: Dr Osman Bhatti – Chief Clinical Information Officer Dear Colleagues, We’ve managed to secure some funding […]
BHR – Urology A&G on e-RS will close and Urology RAS will remain
The Advice and Guidance service on e-RS for Urology at BHRUT will close from
18 November 2024.
Medicine Supply Notification
Update, new Field Safety Notice to recall additional products
Summary:This is an update to Briefing notes 2024/045 (issued 17 October 2024) and 2024/048(issued 22 October 2024) following update to […]
Urgent Communication – Incident MemorandumMHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Ennogen Healthcare Limited, Zoledronic Acid Ennogen 4mg/5ml concentrate for solution for infusion, EL (24)A/53Urgent Communication – Incident Memorandum
Ennogen Healthcare Limited has identified that action had not been taken to ensure the Patient Reminder Card (PRC) was distributed […]
GP Collective Action Primary Care: Planning forum
Dear colleagues, The National team have shared the following documents: Kind regards
PCIT Webinar – 19th November
Dear leads, There are some comms being planned to go out end of the week but I thought appropriate to […]
HIV service map Barts footprint & World Aids Day
Barts Health have produced a service map for HIV services and relevant contact details.
Translated GP Transfer Cards
The purpose of these cards is to improve continuity of care and prevent duplication of GP registration by supporting individuals to re-register as soon as possible after they relocate.
Red Tape Challenge: get involved
Best practice examples and ideas are now being sought as part of the rapid review into bureaucracy across the NHS.
Havering: Implementation of Geriatric Services at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub
Please note the list services that will be available to refer to and those that are no longer available.
Actions to take following the emergence of clade 1b mpox cases in the UK
The attached letter sets out actions we are asking you to take to assure and refresh infectious disease outbreak response plans, further to the measures we set out in September.
Important update: New Email Format for North East London ICB Practices
Please note that all generic email addresses will now follow the format nelondonicb.emailaddress@nhs.net.
RSV vaccination programme survey
Please note that the deadline to complete this survey is Friday 15 November 2024.
Medicines Safety Newsletter (London Region) – Autumn Edition
This issue contains updates on important Medicines Safety Improvement Programme priorities and spotlights on medication safety roles.
International Stress Awareness Day – Maintaining high standards in Infection Prevention and Control
By taking care of your well-being you’re not only supporting yourself but also helping to uphold the highest standards of infection prevention.
GP Registration for people experiencing homelessness – training programme
The London Primary Care team have developed a training resource to support awareness of homelessness and GP registration as part of improving access to General Practice.
BHRUT Acute Medical Advice Line – for circulation to BHR practices
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new Medical Advice Line service at Barking, Havering and […]
Updated PGD for mpox vaccine
To All General Practices in London PLEASE CASCADE THIS EMAIL TO PRACTICE MANAGERS, PRACTICE NURSES, CLINICAL GOVERNANCE LEADS and ANY […]
close International Infection Prevention and Control Week
We close International Infection Prevention and Control Week by focusing on safety across all care settings. Norovirus, a highly contagious […]
AskAboutAsthma week
It’s Ask About Asthma week so please disseminate the following ahead of next week’s annual surge in attacks. Posters for […]
NEL GPs, NEL GP Practice Managers, PCN CDs, NEL PCN Managers, NEL Place Based Primary Care Leads & NEL Primary Care Central Team
Please find attached communications about the allocation of text messages to practices across NEL .
Autumn/Winter 24/25 Covid-19 and Flu vaccination campaign: Reminder of payment position where vaccination given prior to start date
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in relation to the Autumn/Winter 24/25 Covid-19 and Flu vaccination campaign.
Update from Barts Medical Examiner’s office regarding the new MCCD (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death)
Dear Colleague, It appears that the new MCCDs only have a unique identifier on the first page. The national medical […]
Ensuring your practice website has up to date information on the complaints process
As you may be aware, patients can submit complaints directly to GP practices or to the commissioners of the service. Since 01 July 2023, NHS England no longer manages Primary Care complaints. However, it appears that some practices are still listing NHS England as the commissioner under their complaints section.
Upcoming service closure – Tavi Service in City and Hackney
Please be advised that the contract for the City and Hackney Primary Care Psychotherapy Consultation Service (PCPCS), commonly referred to as the ‘Tavi Service in City and Hackney’, will be coming to an end on Monday 31 March 2025.
Junior Doctors and Consultants strike (August 2023)
The British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors will take part in strike action for five days from 7am on Friday 11 August until 06.59am on Tuesday 15 August and hospital consultants will be striking on 24 and 25 August 2023.
Be Body Positive tool
Be Body Positive is an essential tool for young people, parents, carers, and professionals.
Wait well, Stay well site for patients
NHS NEL has recently launched a website for NHS patients, to help them manage their health and wellbeing, called ‘Wait well, Stay well.’
Resources to support the Data Accreditation and Improvement Incentive Scheme
The Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) at Queen Mary University of London has released a webinar recording and fact file to help you start work on Phase 1 of the scheme.
Havering Crest PCN celebrates first successful community health fair
Havering Crest PCN, with support from the ICB’s Communications and Engagement team, hosted their first community health fair aimed at bringing health and care services to local people in Havering.
Primary Care Antenatal Care – Important Information for Primary and Secondary Care providers
The Health and Safety Board have recently investigated a number of antenatal care cases which involved a potential key risk associated with the primary care-maternity care interface.
Havering – Experiences with Long COVID – residents and primary care professionals
LBH invite primary care professionals working in Havering to complete the survey.
Supporting patients with a learning disability and autistic people
NHSE has produced a clinical guide for frontline staff that sets out responsibilities to ensure that people with a learning disability and autistic people receive good care.
BHR – Simple Wound Care – updated site information
There have been changes to the available sites in the Simple Wound Care pilot.