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BHR - Post Op wound care - reminder to practices
We are aware that a large number of patients are attending the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for post op wound care which is not part of the UTC remit. From 25 October 2021, UTC streamers will be redirecting patients back to their practice to manage or to refer to the appropriate service.
BHR - Monthly community phlebotomy pilot update - 29 October 2021
BHR - Domiciliary phlebotomy services
Following the suspension of non-urgent blood testing, this is a reminder that blood testing, both urgent and routine, in primary and community care should now resume. Referrals to Domiciliary phlebotomy services should continue as usual.
BHR - Monthly community phlebotomy pilot update - 22 September 2021
We are pleased to report that in line with the best practice guidance, testing activity in primary and community care can now resume for non-critical phlebotomy referrals.
Redbridge - updated Respiratory and Pulmonary rehabilitation referral forms
Two NELFT updated referral which can also be found on the respiratory service page on the NELFT website
New NELFT deprescribing clinic at Goodmayes hospital
The Psychotropic Deprescribing Service at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) assists patients to reduce or stop their psychotropic medication.
NHS Nightingale Hospital London launch
This week NELFT launched the website page for NHS Nightingale Hospital London
NELFT - updated services list
Most of the services that were partial or fully suspended have now resumed and they are working to address any impacts of service full or partial closures.
Ordering urgent blood tests in BHR
NELFT has established a dedicated email for GPs/practice staff (not patients) to use for requesting an urgent blood test for patients. Please use this dedicated provision for any high risk patients that require an urgent blood test.
Havering CAMHS resource to support professionals, young people and carers
This contains sections for professionals, parents/carers and young people and It can also be printed as a booklet.
BHR - NELFT Dietetics service accepting referrals
NELFT has confirmed its dietetics service is now open and accepting referrals. GPs can now refer any patients you have been managing in primary care via the usual routes.