Updates - Primary care guidance -
New GP referral pathway to NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service for minor illness available across England
GP practices across England can now refer patients with minor illness symptoms, for a same day consultation with a community pharmacist, using a new referral pathway to the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Staff referrals for COVID-19 Testing
Primary care employers can refer staff (and staff can ask their employer to be referred) for a PCR swab test via the East London Health Care Partnership offer, using the ELHCP COVID-19 PCR swab test booking system 7 days a week.
Dressing Clinics in Newham
Please note that the only site now carrying out Dressing Clinics with a Treatment Room across Community Health Newham Services is The East Ham Care Centre.
Waltham Forest Hot Hub SOP and referral information
Waltham Forest Hot Hub SOP and referral information
Update on Roche incident, 9 October 2020
Confidential update on the ongoing incident regarding supplies of Roche reagent. Not for sharing more widely.
Introducing the NEL Incident Management Team
The NEL Incident Management Team (IMT) has been established to bring together the Directors of Public Health (DsPH) from across NEL. This is the first of a regular update for GPs and includes info on testing, case numbers and children returning to school.
Advice and guidance: guide for general practice
This guide sets out practical advice for general practice teams to get the most from A&G services.
NEL COVID-19 end to end pathway
Please familiarise yourself with the 24 hours, out of hospital COVID-19 end to end Pathway.
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
Updated End of Life medication Access Database for NEL
The latest information on access to end of life medicines in north east London
BHR practice websites: Aug bank holiday comms
Please find below copy for all GP practices in BHR to use on their websites regarding being open on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August 2020).