May 8, 2020
Staff at risk to be assessed
The NHS is urging general practice to risk assess staff who come from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background, … Read More “Staff at risk to be assessed”
Category: Risk Management
May 7, 2020
Call for vaccinations
Not for coronavirus. NHS England is campaigning to ensure that routine vaccinations are given and are urging patients to attend … Read More “Call for vaccinations”
May 6, 2020
Clap for carers health risk
Ironically health staff are saying that there is a spike in A&E attendances following the weekly celebration for carers. Advice … Read More “Clap for carers health risk”
May 5, 2020
CQC emergency framework
The CQC has announced an emergency support framework to underpin its work during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to … Read More “CQC emergency framework”
May 4, 2020
Care when you need it
The NHS has sent out a message urging patients to seek care when they need it. NHS chief executive Sir … Read More “Care when you need it”
April 30, 2020
Mobile Army
New measures have been announced today that mobile testing will be available to frontline workers. Armed forces will be utilised … Read More “Mobile Army”
April 29, 2020
20319
Another milestone is passed as the UK deaths linked to covid-19 pass 20,000. It has taken 51 days for this … Read More “20319”
April 28, 2020
Electronic repeat prescriptions
The NHS business services authority has announced further guidance and information regarding eRD. Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) was introduced in … Read More “Electronic repeat prescriptions”
April 27, 2020
PPE and the Olympics
The Olympics may have been postponed for 2020, but the Olympic spirit is being directly employed by the Department of … Read More “PPE and the Olympics”
April 24, 2020
General Practice is open for business
NHS England are confirming changes to the contract that will allow general practice to remain open during the May bank … Read More “General Practice is open for business”