January 13, 2021
Most dangerous time
Prof Chris Whitty urged people to minimise all unnecessary contact with other people. He said there were over 30,000 people … Read More “Most dangerous time”
Category: Risk Management
January 12, 2021
Freeing up practices
This letter sets out further support NHS England are taking to free up GPs, practice teams and PCNs to advance … Read More “Freeing up practices”
January 11, 2021
Need to re-book your vaccination?
Confusion appeared due to the revised timetable needed between the first and second covid vaccination. A letter from NHS England … Read More “Need to re-book your vaccination?”
December 30, 2020
Health workers ‘back in eye of storm’
Hospitals in England are currently treating more Covid patients than at the peak of the first wave in April. The … Read More “Health workers ‘back in eye of storm’”
December 24, 2020
Primary Care Network: ‘Drive thru’
This case study describes how two practices have adapted their ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic by offering ‘drive … Read More “Primary Care Network: ‘Drive thru’”
December 23, 2020
New coronavirus variant
It was first detected in September. In November around a quarter of cases in London were the new variant. This … Read More “New coronavirus variant”
December 22, 2020
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report
The report consists of a collection of data, charts and statistics that present a broad overview of the nation’s health … Read More “Chief Medical Officer’s annual report”
December 17, 2020
Patient Group Direction
This Patient Group Direction (PGD) can now be used by local organisations as the legal mechanism for administering the COVID-19 … Read More “Patient Group Direction”
December 16, 2020
GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab
GP practices in more than 100 locations will receive their first deliveries of the vaccine later, the NHS said. GP … Read More “GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab”
December 14, 2020
Coping with PPE
Across the country, healthcare professionals are coping with wearing heavy and restrictive PPE for prolonged periods of time. Actors are used to … Read More “Coping with PPE”