October 21, 2020
The split between science and politics
“Following the science” was a phrase we heard a lot of earlier in the year. It’s what, we were repeatedly … Read More “The split between science and politics”
Category: Risk Management
October 20, 2020
Sustained community transmission
At a time, when parts of the UK are going into tougher lockdown measures, new guidance about infection control is … Read More “Sustained community transmission”
October 19, 2020
(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience
This strategy sets out how the UK government is moving beyond the emergency COVID-19 response to stabilise and build resilience. … Read More “(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience”
October 16, 2020
100 GP practices closed
An estimated 350,000 patients were forced to move to a new surgery. GP leaders said contract changes in England in … Read More “100 GP practices closed”
October 12, 2020
Changes to the GP contract
The letter provides information about changes to the GP contracts from 1 October 2020. It is being sent to all … Read More “Changes to the GP contract”
October 9, 2020
Business continuity plans
Community pharmacies and their pharmacy PCN leads have already been incentivised to have business continuity plans in place in the … Read More “Business continuity plans”
October 7, 2020
16,000 coronavirus cases missed
Public Health England said 15,841 cases between 25 September and 2 October were left out of the UK daily case … Read More “16,000 coronavirus cases missed”
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 2, 2020
Free PPE for general practice
All NHS primary care providers, including community pharmacy are to ensure they have registered on the PPE portal in preparation. … Read More “Free PPE for general practice”
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”