Updates
Bank Holiday Opening Hours of Community Pharmacies commissioned to provide End of Life Care Medicines
On Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, there will be two community pharmacies in operation which are commissioned to provide End of Life Care medicines in North East London
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.
Assets for online EoL and palliative care survey
Assets to help advertise the survey
Shaping end of life and palliative care across north east London
Please share this information on your practice website, with your staff and patients in your borough.
Important Safety Notice: Access to medication for end of life care from community pharmacies
We want to ensure that patients at the end of life are able to access the right end of life care (EoLC) medication when they need it.
Special Rules for people nearing the end of life
Find out how to support your patients and how to access financial support from the benefits system.
Launching the Paediatric Palliative Care needs assessment report
Together, with Haven House and Richard House children’s hospices and DJS research, we launched the Paeadiatric Palliative Care needs assessment.
Standardised Pan-London CHC Fast track care plan and resources
A single care plan used across London will reduce variation, confusion and potential delays in completion and allocation of funding and care to patients at this important phase of their lives.
London Urgent Care Plan (UCP) go-live
The UCP Programme Board has approved the recommendation that the current care planning application cuts over to the solution on the 27th of July.
Urgent Care Plan Programme update
The Urgent Care Plan will enable every Londoner to have their care and support wishes digitally shared with healthcare professionals across the capital.
Anticipatory Planning for Patients in Care Homes Prior to the Easter Holiday Period
As we approach the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, there are significant concerns around current ambulance handover times.
Expiry of Coronavirus Act – Death certification and cremation forms
Changes to death certification processes for all doctors are now in force following the expiry of the Coronavirus Act yesterday.