Updates
Monkeypox CAS alert and guidance for primary care
UKHSA has been notified of a number of confirmed cases of monkeypox virus, including five in London, one in the South East and one in the North East.
Free bitesize HIV training for all health professionals
All health professionals can join the free ‘Can’t Pass It On’ training from Terrence Higgins Trust, delivered by HIV Prevention England.
NHSE Primary Care Bulletin 19 May
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.
NEL ICS update – partners discuss the vital role of prevention and finance
Update on ICS discussions on prevention and finance moving forward
Getting ready for patients to have access to their future data
The online session will focus on what patient access to GP records means
Improved referral pathway to BHR Community ENT - now live
Please download and use the step by step guidance.
Limited service at The Royal London blood sciences laboratory
The blood sciences laboratory at The Royal London is operating a limited service, following an electrical fault.
New digital GP Contract requirements and guidance to support GP practices
In October 2021 new requirements for general practice came into effect in the GP Contract relating to digital services.
Annual health checks to patients aged 14 years or over on the learning disabilities register
Under the Learning Disability Health Check Scheme Directed Enhanced Service (DES), GP practices are required to offer an annual health check to each patient aged 14 years or over on the learning disabilities register.
The GP Learning Disability Register
A person does not need a formal learning disability diagnosis in order to access the GPLDR.
Improvements to benefit eligibility at the end of life
The eligibility criteria for the Special Rules changed for two benefits, namely Universal Credit (UC) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).