Updates - Secondary care updates and guidance -
New Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) is opening at Whipps Cross
The new Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) is opening at Whipps Cross Hospital on Monday 7 December 2020.
Waltham Forest Hot Hub SOP and referral information
Waltham Forest Hot Hub SOP and referral information
Invitation to the London Ambulance Service’s Annual Public Meeting (29 September)
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is inviting colleagues from North East London CCGs and the ELHCP to join them virtually for their Annual Public Meeting (APM) on Tuesday 29 September, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
C&H Cancer 2ww Lower GI referrals
There remains a large backlog in the endoscopy department, so there may be delays to investigations. To help the department triage which patients should be prioritised, please remember to organise a FIT test in all cases (except in anal/rectal mass or ulceration).
C&H Patient Transport for ‘Vulnerable’ Shielding Patients
City and Hackney GP practices can now order patient transport for ‘at risk’ patients that may require transport to the practice for essential long-term condition monitoring e.g. blood tests, foot check, spirometry etc.
Moorfields referral guidance for 2WW & General Ophthalmology
The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed many routine appointments and admissions. To help us make sure that we are still able to see those patients who require an urgent review, we have issued some guidance for referrals.
Pathway for discharged Covid-19 patients
Barts Health Imaging Cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic
GP FAQs and process workflow
Barts Health EGU/EPU units: Status update and details of protocol change
All EGU/EPU units across Barts Health are currently following the RCOG guidelines for Covid 19 published on 15 May 2020
BHR – Diagnostics and Cancer pathways – update from BHRUT
It has been agreed between the CCGs and BHRUT that for Diagnostic tests related to suspected Cancer pathways, patients will be offered 2 appointments at 2 different sites and then a CNS will follow up and offer a community site for the diagnostic
Bereavement information for families and carers in hospital
A leaflet with bereavement information for families and carers in hospital can be found here
Tower Hamlets Dermatology two-week wait cancer update
Dermatology service at Royal London will require patients who meet the criteria for suspected skin cancer and are referred through the two-week wait pathway to now attach at least two photos of the skin lesion