Updates
BHRUT: New non-emergency patient transport service
New service goes live on Sunday 1 October 2023
Access to medication for end of life care from community pharmacies (spreadsheet updated)
Please note that the contact details spreadsheet has now been updated please discard any list that may have been downloaded.
Antenatal vaccinations during the autumn vaccine programme
To ensure as many people as possible are vaccinated by the end of October, our letter asks that vaccinations for flu, COVID-19 and pertussis are offered at the same time.
Winter vaccinations communications materials
Please find the NEL Covid-19 and flu communications toolkit and links to materials.
NHSE Primary Care bulletin - 28 September
NHS England and NHS Improvement publish a frequent bulletin for primary care covering all guidance and information published for general practice, pharmacy, dental and optical.
GP Improvement Programme - Intermediate support offer to help practices implement 'modern general practice'.
Please note that there are still opportunities for practices to benefit from the GP Improvement Programme Intermediate Support Offer later this year.
Patient access To medical records – webinar sessions (3 October)
These sessions will also outline the process of redaction and how to allow patients access to their records upon request in a controlled way.
Assets for online EoL and palliative care survey
Assets to help advertise the survey
NEL Cancer Alliance primary care update September
The latest edition has now been published.
COVID-19 testing policy update – changes to order and supply
The ordering and supply of Lateral Flow Devices, will transition from UK Health Security Agency o NHS England.
RAAC and the primary care estate
Privately owned primary care estate is not part of the national programme. NHSE has issued RAAC guidance to private landlords