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Covid vaccination coding now happening automatically
Pinnacle (the system being used to record Covid vaccinations for patients) started automatically coding to Emis from 9 January
Barts Health Routine virtual Kidney referrals
As the pandemic accelerates, staff redeployments and clinical priorities mean that there will be significant delays c. 4-6 weeks in our response to enquiries to virtual Kidney Service
Covid vaccine chatbot for NEL FAQs
The NHS in NEL has launched a new chatbot to answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in north east London. Please feel free to share on your digital channels and with patients.
BHR - Wanted - GPs to work in BHRUT to support discharge
The pressure on the NHS, in this second wave of COVID, is unprecedented and all parts of the system are feeling this. One of the greatest concerns is the demand on hospitals and pressure on beds with a forecast that demand will exceed supply next week.
NHSE Vaccine update 12 Jan
Yesterday we published a letter setting out clear instructions on offering second dose vaccinations to ensure maximum optimisation of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
COVID-19 deployment queries – contact information
Supplies and IT
Orders of lateral flow tests of 100 and above
Each organisation should order one box for each patient-facing member of staff, for example if there are 10 patient-facing members of staff delivering NHS services within an organisation
Further release of primary care capacity
In our letter published 7 January, we confirmed the approach to release primary care capacity to support COVID vaccination and the ongoing pandemic response.
Covid scam text
A Covid-19 scam text has been circulating. Attached is a infographic for sharing on websites
GLA: foreign language WhatsApp audio clips on lockdown rules
The GLA have produced translated WhatsApp audio clips to explain the latest guidance and why we all need to follow it.