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NHS North East London – introducing our new organisation
Today (Friday 1 July) sees the launch of NHS North East London, the organisation that has replaced NEL CCG. Read a message from Zina Etheridge, Chief Executive Officer, about the changes, including an update on the clinical leadership of the organisation.
NHSE Primary Care Bulletin 30 June
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.
BHRUT Pathology Issues update
This is an update on the current position with regards to Results to practice systems (as at 30 June 2022)
Children aged 5-11 years can now obtain a recovery letter for travel showing evidence of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test within 180 days
An NHS COVID Pass recovery letter for travel that shows proof of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test in the past 180 days is now available for children aged 5 to 11.
New fit note legislation enacted – additional resources now available
From 1 July, new legislation comes into force which allows nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists to legally certify fit notes, in addition to doctors.
Supply issues with blood collection winged set safety with holder
NHS Supply Chain has issued an Important Customer Notice (ICN) relating to ongoing supply issues with blood collection winged set safety with holder 21G and 23G products from multiple suppliers.
Have your say on the CPCS in NEL
We have created a short survey to allow us to understand more about the experiences of practice staff referring patients via the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS)
Help support the PCNs demonstrate their plans for their Enhanced Access Service
NEL CCG has launched a survey with patients across north east London to get their views on the types of services that should be offered, and when, where and how they are delivered locally.
Barts: virtual CKD service is back up and running
The EMIS computer interface is now working and the virtual CKD service is back up and running
BHR - Delirium community service pilot
The Delirium Pilot Project service (until September 2022) acts as a gateway for service-users presenting to acute Hospitals - Queens Hospital with symptoms of delirium.
IIF indicator and Familial Hypercholesterolaemia referrals
We ask that you kindly do not batch refer patients to secondary care
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.