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National GP Latest Updates – new webpage
This new webpage brings together a summary of some of the key national activities and resources available for general practice.
Flu vaccination public messaging
Public Health England published new information for the public about flu vaccination supplies and why some people may need to wait for their flu jab last week, along with a leaflet to be shared with the public
Posters for GP practices: New Help Us Help You campaign on cancer symptoms
NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the Access phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign.
NHS to offer ‘long covid’ sufferers help at specialist centres
People suffering ‘long covid’ symptoms will be offered specialist help at clinics across England
New to Partnership Payment Scheme Supporting Evidence
In some instances individuals have not been able to obtain the evidence required to support their application to the New to Partnership Payment Scheme.
Now open: Reimbursement scheme for the Immigration Health Surcharge
The Department of Health and Social Care launched the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) reimbursement service on 1 October 2020.
Update: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme and Glucose monitoring
The NHS Diabetes Programme has published and disseminated a letter outlining the recent updates to the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme for people with Type 2 diabetes and Type 1 diabetes glucose monitoring
Help to increase electronic Repeat Dispensing
GP Practices can request the latest list of their registered patients that the NHS Business Services Authority has identified as potentially being suitable for eRD, based on recent medication history
Changes to the GP Contract
NHSE have sent a letter to practices advising them of changes to the GP contract from 1 October 2020
New and holistic medication reviews for thousands of patients as new guidance rolls out
New NHS guidance that comes into effect today, will help primary care networks (PCNs) offer thousands of patients a holistic review of their medication, to help them stay healthy and remain independent.
NHSX free patient information videos
As part of its plans to support staff through the pandemic, NHSX has secured a licence for NHS clinicians to access a library of over 600 health and care videos for patient information completely free of charge until the end of the year.
Clarification for GP practices on flu vaccination for 50-64 year olds
Text for practices: Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine