Updates - National guidance -
Network Contract DES spec and guidance
NHS England and NHS Improvement has published an updated Network Contract DES Specification and Network Contract DES Guidance.
New GP Payment System
NHSE has written to update you on the upcoming changes to the way GP practice payments will be generated. These changes should not affect the payment values for the majority of practices.
COVID-19 antibody test results flowing to GP records
Results from COVID-19 antibody tests are now flowing into GP records
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.
Hands-Face-Space: new campaign materials
The government has launched the new campaign 'Hands. Face. Space', which urges the public to continue to wash their hands, cover their face, make space and stick to groups of six or less to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Access to General Practice letter and comms toolkit
NHSE/I has written to all GPs to reiterate the importance of providing face-to-face appointments for those who need them, and has provided a patient communications toolkit.
Updated PGDs for Inactivated Influenza, BCG and LAIV
NHS England London Region has published three updated PGDs on its website
PPE use during vaccinations
Information on the use of PPE when administering vaccinations
Third Phase of the NHS Response to Covid 19: Care of People with a Learning Disability
All practices are reminded that they should undertake the following actions as outlined in the letter dated 31 July on the Third Phase of the NHS Response to Covid-19.
Register patients released from the secure residential estate
Reminder of contractual requirement to register patients being released from the secure residential estate and update for 2021
CQC Registration: flu vaccination arrangements
The keys things to consider about your registration with CQC. They give some examples of possible models and their registration requirements.
National Tracheostomy Safety Project
The National Tracheostomy Safety Project offers guidance on how to safely return children with tracheostomy back to school.