Updates - National guidance -
Lower Limb Ulcers Wounds and Swelling Management Patient Advice during COVID1-19
To assist with patients managing their lower limb wounds at home, Accelerate CIC, have developed and published a self-help guide on their website
Domestic abuse during COVID-19: a reminder of advice for NHS staff
A letter from NHSE
Flu season 2020/21: letter from NHSE
In light of COVID-19, it is more important than ever that effective plans are in place for the 2020/21 flu season to protect those at risk, prevent ill-health and minimise further impact on the NHS and social care
Learning disabilities and Autism patient cohort and COVID-19
Guidance on the management of patients with a learning disability, autism or both during the coronavirus pandemic
Stay alert to stay safe – what this means for your practice and patients
The Prime Minister has advised the public to stay alert to control coronavirus and save lives
Further information on coronavirus testing in care homes
Letter from the Minister of State for Care, Helen Whatley containing further information on testing in care homes.
NHS England push for support to care homes
NHS England published a letter on Friday 1 May requesting community services and general practices support care homes
Message of thanks from Chief Medical Officers
This message contains a thank you to all healthcare staff for their efforts in responding to the COVID-19 epidemic
Visa extensions automatically granted
The Department of Health and Social Care earlier have announced health and care workers will be automatically granted free visa extensions
MHRA - Yellow Card reporting site for healthcare products used in Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Healthcare professionals, patients and carers are asked to report all suspected side effects to medicines or medical device adverse incidents related to COVID-19 treatment
New contractual requirement when registering patients being released from prison
People can now register with your practice prior to their release from prison.
Update on London's immunisation programmes and the importance of appointment attendance
NHS England is urging people to attend all regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and reduce pressure on the health service