Tag: News
Changes to Referrals: General Surgery Homerton from 1st April
Newham Enabled Living Wheelchair Service has moved from 1st April
FAO: Newham GPs
East London Foundation Trust Adult ADHD Service: GP factsheet
FAO: City & Hackney, Newham & Tower Hamlets
Updated guidance for GPs – upcoming resident doctor strike action from the Homerton
Impact of resident doctor industrial action on Homerton Healthcare services At Homerton Healthcare we are working hard to prepare for […]
GP webinar on Neurosurgery conditions (30 mins) – 15 April 2026
Dear NEL GPs, The North London Neurosurgery network runs a monthly Webinar series for GP where a member of Neurosurgery […]
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update: March 2026
The latest edition of our cancer alliance primary care update is now available to download from our website. This issue includes: […]
Local support offer to GPs for Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Dear General Practice Colleagues, To support the improvement of uptake in Bowel Cancer Screening, we are writing to all GP […]
NHS Cervical Screening Programme: all communications are now available digitally
On behalf of Alison Cowie, Head of Cervical Screening Operations. The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has now introduced all communications […]
Primary care clinical engagement with learning and improvement network – A&G and SPOA – 17th April
Dear Colleagues We are keen for Primary care clinical representation at the next Outpatient London Learning Improvement Network meeting, a face-to-face […]
Waiving prescription charges for Ciprofloxacin for Meningococcal disease response
Dear colleagues Meningococcal disease outbreak affecting the University of Kent and the Canterbury area Update on the evolving situation involving […]
Important Update : Launch of the Maternal Reducing Inequalities Care Bundle (MRICB) Pilot – Newham, Royal London and Whipps Cross Hospitals all pilot sites
Dear colleagues, I am writing to share an important update regarding the launch of the Maternal Reducing Inequalities Care Bundle […]
Webinar: Access and Store Digital Patient Documents Service
The Access and Store Digital Patient Documents Service is getting an upgrade! From the 1st of April there will be new […]
Homerton – Advice & Refer
In line with national Single Point of Access workstreams, there are some upcoming pathways moving to Advice and Refer. Advice […]
New early‑onset type 2 diabetes video resources – launch event for NEL health professionals
Early‑onset type 2 diabetes is rising across north east London, with around 20,000 people aged 17–45 living with the condition. […]
Temporary Reduction in Newham Community Dietetics Service
Please be advised there will be further temporary reduction in the Community Dietetics service cover from Tuesday 24th to Tuesday 31st March […]
NHS Cervical Screening Programme – digital first communications reminder
On behalf of Alison Cowie, Head of Cervical Screening Operations. From 24 March, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme will start […]
Webinar Invitation – Integrating healthcare into youth spaces – 14 April
The NHS Violence Reduction Academy would like to invite you to a webinar exploring how NHS primary care services improve […]
For action: digital screen on meningitis
Dear colleagues, In follow up to the message from earlier this week on meningitis please find attached a digital screen […]
Whipps Cross Gastroenterology service moving to SPoA end of March 2026
FAO: Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest This is to advise practices of the following service changes at Barts Health […]
BHRUT has changed appointment text provider
BHRUT has changed appointment text provider and messages will come from the number +44 7860 039092 and include a secure DrDoctor web […]
Covid-19 supply & allocations webinar slides: March 2026
COVID-19 eLearning : Spring 2026
Dear ICB Colleagues, For your reference, please see the information below and share it with participating providers if you have […]
Primary Care Quality Alerts process
The new Primary Care Quality Alerts process is now implemented in all Places in north east London. The alert form […]
Redbridge Safeguarding Adult Board (RSAB)
FAO: Redbridge GP’s
IMPORTANT – INFORMATION ABOUT MENINGITIS OUTBREAK AND INFORMATION ABOUT ROUTINE MENINGITIS VACCINATION PROGRAMMES
Dear Practice Colleagues, UPDATE: Apologies for the error in the original email about eligibility for MenB and thank you to […]
Safer sleep resources and information: March 2026
Following the recent success of Safer Sleep Week, please share the below information with your teams. We would appreciate your […]
Neighbourhood health framework published
Neighbourhood health framework planning guidance was published on 17th March 2026. The information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/neighbourhood-health-framework/neighbourhood-health-framework
NEL ICB Infection Prevention and Control newsletter: March 2026
Dear all, Please find attached the March 2026 IPC newsletter. In this edition, we cover: We hope you enjoy reading this […]
Women’s wellness session and wellbeing activity – Armed Forces Community
FAO: Barking and Dagenham & Havering
Message from the team at Statham Grove Surgery, City & Hackney
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of our partner Mel Sayer on Tuesday 2nd March […]
Heart Failure Awareness Week Webinar 6 May 2026
The Heart Failure HF Working Groups hosted by the North and South London Cardiac Operational Delivery Networks, chaired by Dr […]
London Pharmacy opening hours for Easter 2026
Dear Colleagues, Community Pharmacies are not required to open on Bank/Public Holidays. Therefore all 5 London ICBs (NEL, NCL, NWL, […]
Barts health group education session for Chronic Kidney Disease patients
Please share registration link with patients who you feel will benefit from CKD education. Sessions are aimed at providing information to patients […]
Homerton Healthcare: Proposal to stop routine post-discharge MRSA colonisation letters
Dear Colleagues, I am writing on behalf of the Infection Prevention Team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to […]
COVID-19 vaccination programme: Spring 2026 – seasonal forecast and initial allocation volumes available now in Federated Data Platform (FDP)
Dear colleagues, Seasonal forecast and initial allocation volumes for the Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme have now been confirmed, calculated […]
Changes to the GP Contract 2026/27
NEL GP Free Webinar: Continence Tier 1 Referral pathway: What GPs Need to Know and Do
Only order what you need (London wide medicines waste campaign)
Nationally, unused medicines cost the NHS £300 million every year. Medicines waste affects everyone, causing medicines shortages and harming our […]
Hypertension & Cholesterol: What GPs Want to Know–A Consultant-Led Session
You’re invited to an in-person learning event for GPs and primary care teams hosted by the North London Cardiac Operational […]
Redbridge Safeguarding Children Partnership Training – Understanding Thresholds and Making Referrals
We have some places available on our FREE course: Understanding Thresholds and Making Referrals on Wednesday 15/04/26 (09:30-12:45 at Redbridge […]
Updated NHS England Digital Technology Assessment Criteria form and guidance webinar – registration now open
We are pleased to share details of the updated DTAC guidance webinar which will be taking place on Tuesday 10th […]
NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Digital-first communications update
On behalf of Alison Cowie, Head of Cervical Screening Operations. In 2025, NHS started sending digital invitations, reminders and some […]
Important update: Levemir (insulin detemir) Discontinuation
Novo Nordisk has decided to discontinue Levemir, Penfill, and Levemir FlexPen, with supplies expected to be discontinued by 31 December […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note – Increase in Mpox (clades Ib and IIb) in England
This is being cascaded on behalf of UK Health Security Agency
Mpox cases in England are increasing, particularly in London and the North – West. In the last 6 weeks there has been an increase of clade Ib cases in London. All clinicians should note the increased risk of acquisition to some groups in the UK. This briefing note provides information on the implications and recommendations.
If you have any queries, please direct to: EIZ.mpox@ukhsa.gov.uk
Universal Care Plan /UCP forms – Action required
Please review and submit ‘in progress’ forms – UCP editable access for Londoners In late spring, editable access for Londoners via the […]
Run your MMR catch-up campaign efficiently using the CEG APL-Imms tool
To support MMR uptake, we want to share the call/recall APL‑Imms tool. The guidance linked here provides the specific instructions […]
Non-Specific Symptom (NSS) referrals – BHRUT NHS Trust
Broadening the 700,000 urgent care commitment for dental care
New capacity has been commissioned across the country and strong progress has been made in creating a safety net for […]
Occupational Health Arrangements for Primary Care Medical and Dental Practices
Further information on occupational health services for GP and dental practices in London. For any related queries, please contact the […]
Update on PDF Access Issue in Cerner Health Information Exchange (HIE)
From: Dr Asad Ashraf (NEL ICB Chief Clinical Information Officer and Digital Transformation Lead) We are aware of the ongoing […]
Online Consultation in Core Hours – National Updated FAQs
The nationally revised and updated FAQs on Online consultation in core hours have just been published. NHS England » […]
Lynwood Medical Centre in Havering achieves – Pride in Practice Gold Award
NEL ‘Pride in Practice’ – a funded accreditation programme for Primary Care teams We are thrilled to share some fantastic […]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week – GP information
FAO: GPs in Newham, Tower Hamlets and City & Hackney To mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week (23rd Feb – 1st […]
Designate Clinical Officer role (DCO)- supporting disabled children with primary care
FAO : Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge On behalf of Victoria Gateley: Hello, my name is Vicky, my role […]
Request for input to training being developed to support GPs in caring for armed forces, veterans, reservists and their families
I am a GP member of NHS England’s Armed Forces Clinical Reference Group and have been working with others, including […]
Proposal to stop routine post-discharge MRSA colonisation letters
Dear Colleagues, I am writing on behalf of the Infection Prevention Team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to […]
Request for GP involvement with MSK programme – BHR GPs
Dear BHR GPs, We are writing to request GP involvement in an important MSK programme being progressed across North East […]
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update – January / February 2026
The latest edition of our cancer alliance primary care update is now available to download from our website. This issue includes: […]
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine) 1% cream
A Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification (MSN) for: Sulfadiazine silver (Flamazine?) 1% creamThe contents of this MSN can be viewed on […]
New information standard for the reasonable adjustment digital flag – National Care Record
A new information standard for the reasonable adjustment digital flag, published in December, requires all NHS, health and social care […]
Update on Infant Formula and follow-on formula recall
Attached is the latest UKHSA Briefing Note BN2026/002 regarding the ongoing recall of certain infant formula and follow‑on formula products […]
National patient safety alert – recall Of Quetiapine Oral Suspension (Unlicensed Medicine), Manufactured By Eaststone Limited
Vaccinations and screening – training sessions for providers 2026
Please click on link below to access training sessions for providers for 2026 Training sessions for providers 2026 – Vaccinations […]
Notice of industrial action by Biomedical Scientist workforce – Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
FAO: Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge
Re-opening of X-Ray services at Barking Community Hospital
London’s First Learning Network for Care Home GPs
The Health Innovation Network South London (HIN), in partnership with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) Care Home Team, is launching […]
Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-up for Community Pharmacy
FAO: Community Pharmacies Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-up for New and Existing Sites The Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme will run […]
Webinar on covid/ flu vaccination GP contract 2026/27
NEL ICB are hosting a webinar with NHS England on Wednesday 28th January 1-2pm. The webinar will provide information on […]
Vaccination and Screening Leadership Bulletin, 15 January 2026. “A new home for Digital Screening information”
A new home for Digital Screening information – FOR INFORMATION On behalf of Katie Sheridan, Digital Screening Communications Lead. The Digital Screening […]
Connect to work initiative – Havering
FAO: Havering only A new initiative, Connect to Work, is making a real difference for individuals struggling to return to […]
Reducing DNAs toolkit for London now published on NHS Futures
Dear Colleagues, As part of the London Learning Improvement Network Outpatient Programme, a new practical toolkit, Reducing DNAs Toolkit for […]
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2026/001: Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula recall due to possible cereulide toxin contamination
PLEASE NOTE: This is an additional note from last week’s cascade and is specifically for clinicians who may be faced […]
NEL Cancer Alliance Primary Care Update: November and December 2025
Dear colleagues, The latest edition of our cancer alliance primary care update is now available to download from our website. This […]
London Cervical Screening Administration Service update (November 2025)
Updated PGDs for MMR and new MMRV
NHS England – London has published an updated and a new PGD on its website. This can be accessed at […]
New One London Catheter Passport going live 9 December – Action required
A new London catheter passport, developed by clinicians and experts from across the capital, will go live from 9 December. […]
Continued use of Hib/MenC (Menitorix) as part of phase 1 changes to the child imms schedule
Dear GP practice, There have been queries regarding the continued use of Hib/MenC (Menitorix) as part of the Phase 1 […]
NEL Weight Management Service for Tirzepatide go-live 1/12/25 – limited capacity
From 1st December 2025 NEL GPs will be able to refer eligible patients for weight management to access tirzepatide (Mounjaro) via […]
Webinar – NEL Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) Guidelines
Tier 2 Medicine Supply Notification for: Ibandronic acid 150mg tablets
Dear colleagues, Please note this is being cascaded on behalf of DHSC. Please find attached: The contents of this MSN […]
Update on ICB organisational change
Dear colleague, You will no doubt have seen the announcement that NHS England has now identified a pot of funding […]
Update on online mental wellbeing services – action required
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing platform for Children and Young People, and as part of the contract with Kooth, […]
Referral and pathway information for Clubfoot at BHRUT
The leaflet provides detailed information about the condition, as well as recommended actions for referral and management. This can also […]
Emergency dental help poster
You will shortly receive a poster in the post to put up in practice to inform people on how to […]
No x-ray service at Mile End Hospital
Dear Colleagues Due to an equipment fault with our x-ray unit at MEH we are unable to x-ray patients currently. […]
London Home Oxygen Service – New Provider
The London Home Oxygen Service contract has been awarded to Baywater Healthcare and started on 5 October 2025. This new […]
Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme
Dear Colleagues Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme Please note: There is no attachment, the information is contained […]
Learning sessions: Embedding the People Promise in General Practice
UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/041: Clade Ib mpox – Community transmission in European countries and the USA
Expansion of the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service
NHS England has confirmed that the expansion of the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service to include oral emergency contraception will GO […]
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 […]
Service Disruption to Immunology Service at BHRUT
GP Horizon EMIS service
The ICB has listened to user feedback and reprioritised some work to allow us to keep the Horizon service running […]
NELFT 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Assessment Hub
Immunisation & Vaccination Legal Mechanisms
Advice on the legal mechanisms for the administration of Immunisations and Vaccinations by Health Care Assistants working in Primary Care
RSV vaccination programme
NHS England will issue national RSV invitations in February 2025 to support uptake in those eligible for the vaccine.
HIV Testing Week 2025 – materials for GPs
Please download these assets and make available in your surgery during HIV testing week.
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.