BHR - Colorectal 2WW referrals without a FIT test – update

We’ve agreed with BHRUT that BHR GPs can continue to make Colorectal 2WW referrals without a FIT test whilst we work through the process for sharing FIT test results with primary care.

BHR - LHRH agonist injections for prostate cancer: advice from BHRUT

In order to minimise patient attendances at GP surgeries, the Trust’s Oncology leads are recommending that all patients currently receiving monthly LHRH agonist preparations be switched over at the time of their next injection to a three monthly preparation.

BHRUT Urgent Cardiology telephone advice line - starts Monday 6 April

BHRUT are running an urgent cardiology telephone advice line. GPs can call to help them to manage acute or deteriorating chronic cardiac conditions in the community during this emergency period.

BHR - Virtual ophthalmology services now at Queens's Hospital

A new virtual assessment platform is available from the Queen's Hospital ophthalmology team, allowing telephone triage of patients by a clinician.

BHR planned care joint updates - 2 April

Important change to Biochemistry urine testing - BHRUT

In light of COVID-19 and in order to safeguard our laboratory staff from the 1 April 2020 the laboratory will no longer accept over-filled monovette tubes for analysis. These samples will be discarded.