October 6, 2020
Self Care Week
Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. … Read More “Self Care Week”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
October 5, 2020
A nomadic way of life
This guidance covers what to do if someone develops symptoms of COVID-19 when living on a traveller site, in a … Read More “A nomadic way of life”
October 1, 2020
Infection control resources
A communication toolkit has been provided by Public Health England to help assist with providing information regarding infection control. These … Read More “Infection control resources”
September 30, 2020
NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed
Anyone who books a test via the app has their result automatically logged whether it is positive or negative, according … Read More “NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed”
September 29, 2020
GP Referral to NHS Community Pharmacist
This is a pilot designed to ensure both GP practices and community pharmacists understand the patient journey. Bristol, North Somerset … Read More “GP Referral to NHS Community Pharmacist”
September 25, 2020
How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme
The Government has pledged to vaccinate more than 30 million people in England. Read how some PM’s are planning to deal with … Read More “How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme”
September 23, 2020
Cancer taskforce aims to reduce patient backlog
The taskforce aims to investigate how to ensure more people are referred, tested and checked. Charities believe the pandemic has … Read More “Cancer taskforce aims to reduce patient backlog”
September 21, 2020
Venues required by law to record contact details
Businesses and other public settings where people meet socially including hospitality, close contact and leisure venues must record contact details … Read More “Venues required by law to record contact details”
September 18, 2020
GPs are having to isolate from work
GPs reported several examples of doctors or GP staff members who are having to isolate while struggling to rule out … Read More “GPs are having to isolate from work”
September 17, 2020
Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
This letter outlines the current position and plans for nursing and midwifery workforce capacity. This letter, from Ruth May, Chief … Read More “Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic”