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COVID-19 vaccination of patients who are HIV positive
The Green Book is clear that people living with HIV, at all stages of infection, should be offered the COVID-19 vaccination due to the associated immunosuppression. These individuals, because of their underlying health condition, are part of cohort 6 for COVID-19 vaccination as defined within the JCVI guidance.
Guidance on vaccinating those aged under 18
The AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine is not licensed for use in those under the age of 18. Should any young staff members or volunteers (aged 16-17) present to a vaccination centre for vaccination, they should be referred to their GP or local hospital hub where they can access the Pfizer vaccine which is authorised for this age group.
Applying for the 2019/20 Pension Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Policy
GPs retiring by 31 March 2021 who believe they are eligible to apply for the 2019/20 Pensions Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Policy can submit their application form via PCSE from Monday 22 February 2021 to Sunday 21 March 2021.
Medicines and appliances home delivery service commissioned until 31 March 2021
The Community Pharmacy Home Delivery Service and the Dispensing Doctor Home Delivery Service has been commissioned from community pharmacies and dispensing doctors from 19 February until 31 March 2021 (inclusive).
Healthcare for migrant patients
PHE has updated its guidance on NHS entitlements for migrants, their dental health needs, and its COVID-19 migrant health guide. Health advice for migrant patients visiting relatives abroad is here.
Making the universal offer of vaccination to JCVI cohorts 1-4 ahead of February 15, and additional funding for vaccination of housebound patients
we are committed to ensuring that everyone in JCVI cohorts 1-4 has been offered the opportunity to be vaccinated by Monday 15 February.
NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) – improved advice and guidance functionality
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) advice and guidance functionality allows a primary care clinician to seek advice from a secondary care clinician
Supporting general practice in 2021/22
NHS England and NHS Improvement and the BMA General Practitioners Committee England have published a letter setting out further measures to support general practice in 2021/22
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.
Support for Primary Care Flexible Staff Pools
The supporting general practice letter of 9 November 2020 referenced support for flexible pools to aid the process of recruiting and deploying employed GPs.
Long COVID assessment services launched
Last week, we announced 69 Long COVID assessment services, located across the country, and taking referrals from GPs for people experiencing a range of debilitating, enduring symptoms of coronavirus.
COVID vaccination in care homes
A letter was sent to waves 1-3 sites with further details and the standard operating procedure for vaccination deployment in community settings was updated with a specific care home section