Updates - National guidance -
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
Second Phase of NHS response to COVID-19 - letter from Simon Stevens
a letter from the Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens & Chief Operating Officer Amanda Pritchard on the second phase of the NHS response.
Learning pathways for nurses, midwives and AHPs
Health Education England has published a range of learning pathways for nurses, midwives and AHPs
Clinical guidelines for children and young people with palliative care needs in all care settings during the COVID19 pandemic
This clinical guidance, produced by the Association of Paediatric Palliative Medicine (APPM), is aimed at all professionals looking after children and young people with palliative care needs who are infected with COVID-19
RCPCH guidance for paediatric services
This guidance has been prepared to provide health professionals working in paediatrics and child health with advice around the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19
Paediatric shock - update from NHSE
For particular attention of acute and paediatric ICU and EDs
Increased Patient Information for health and care professionals
To help the NHS to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHSX and NHS Digital are improving the access that doctors, nurses and authorised health and care professionals have to medical records and information
Guidance on delirium management in hospital (not ITU), homes and community
The attached document provides guidance on delirium management.