Updates - National guidance -
Expansion of the Bowel Screening Programme to 58-year olds in London
NHS England has now expanded the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to 58-year olds in London.
New digital GP Contract requirements and guidance to support GP practices
In October 2021 new requirements for general practice came into effect in the GP Contract relating to digital services.
Annual health checks to patients aged 14 years or over on the learning disabilities register
Under the Learning Disability Health Check Scheme Directed Enhanced Service (DES), GP practices are required to offer an annual health check to each patient aged 14 years or over on the learning disabilities register.
The GP Learning Disability Register
A person does not need a formal learning disability diagnosis in order to access the GPLDR.
Improvements to benefit eligibility at the end of life
The eligibility criteria for the Special Rules changed for two benefits, namely Universal Credit (UC) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Management of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supply
To support the management of HRT supply, prescribers are encouraged to limit prescriptions for all HRT products to 3 months’ supply.
Resources for people arriving the UK from Ukraine
The Government has produced a welcome guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK, as well as sponsor guidance about the Homes for Ukraine initiative.
COVID-19 vaccine fact cards available to help increase confidence and uptake
Fact cards featuring trusted health experts addressing common topics of concern about COVID-19 vaccines are available to support the promotion of vaccination and engagement with Black African and Black African Caribbean communities.
New referral form for NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
To continue making referrals to the Digital Weight Management Programme, you should now use version 2 of the referral form which are now being uploading onto your practice system.
Workforce data – reminder to PCNs and Practices
Practices and PCNs should log into their Strategic Data Collections Service account at least monthly to check and update their workforce details as necessary
NHS Volunteer Responders: suspension of direct patient support
Direct services to patients from NHS Volunteer Responders will be suspended from 13 May as the programme refocuses on current health and care challenges.
Mental Health Awareness Week
The Every Mind Matters campaign offers NHS supported advice to help people who may be feeling lonely on the Every Mind Matters Loneliness webpage.