NELFT Mental Health Direct new number

Please note that as of Monday 29 November 2021, NELFT Mental Health Direct number will be changing from 0300 555 1000 to 0800 995 1000.

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

Redbridge - updated Podiatry referral form

For all referrals made to the Redbridge Podiatry Service from Friday 1 October 2021, please use the updated Redbridge Podiatry Referral form

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.