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”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
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 28, 2020
General practice communications toolkit
This toolkit has been developed to support general practice, Primary Care Networks and CCGs to explain to patients how they … Read More “General practice communications toolkit”
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 24, 2020
Medication reviews and medicines optimisation
This document sets out guidance for primary care networks (PCNs) implementing the structured medication review (SMR) and medicines optimisation service. … Read More “Medication reviews and medicines optimisation”
September 22, 2020
Waste management
This document sets out the waste management approach for all healthcare facilities including primary care facilities. This updates the guidance … Read More “Waste management”
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”
September 16, 2020
GPs they must offer patients face-to-face appointments
NHS England is writing to all practices to make sure they are communicating the fact doctors can be seen in … Read More “GPs they must offer patients face-to-face appointments”