Updates - National guidance -
Local restriction tiers: Updated advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
The government has provided specific guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable people at each local tier
National post-COVID recovery guidance
Two guidance documents were published earlier this month to assist local healthcare systems to establish their post-COVID recovery services.
Updated advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
With the current national restrictions expected to change from 3 December, we understand that the Government will also update the associated advice for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable.
Cardiovascular disease prevention guide to support primary care during COVID-19
A new practical guide will help primary care teams overcome limitations created by COVID-19 and continue to deliver quality cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention services.
Clinically extremely vulnerable individuals and the Shielded Patient List
As requested in letter of 2 November, practices have been asked to urgently review children and young people currently on the Shielded Patient List (SPL) as per RCPCH guidance
Shingles Immunisation Programme: Update to eligibility, Refreshed toolkit.
This letter is to provide an update on the shingles immunisation programme and share a new London-wide resource for implementation.
COVID Oximetry @home model
NHSE are now recommending that CCGs put in place a COVID Oximetry @home model during November, as part of the ongoing response to the pandemic
NHSE: Prioritisation and resourcing in general practice
We want to remind practices of the position around prioritisation and resourcing at this difficult time and to facilitate delivery of COVID-19 vaccination.
NHSE update: COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 2020/21
Summary of updates from NHSE
QOF income protection
As practices will be aware, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) 2020/21 has been revised to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on general practice.
Primary Care Network (PCN) Development Support Guidance 2020/21
NHSE have published updated 2020/21 PCN Development Support Guidance building upon the guidance published in 2019/20
Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme
This short report is designed to outline the actions that we will be working with system partners to implement so that action is taken.