September 10, 2020
EPS (Phase 4) being rolled out
In most cases, over 95% of prescriptions will be processed this way and only a small proportion will be hand-signed. … Read More “EPS (Phase 4) being rolled out”
September 9, 2020
Coronavirus: Further 2,988 cases confirmed in UK
It is the highest number reported on a single day since 22 May. Despite the sharp rise in cases, Mr … Read More “Coronavirus: Further 2,988 cases confirmed in UK”
September 8, 2020
Consultation : To support the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
Effective COVID-19 vaccines will be the best way to deal with the pandemic. The preferred route to enable deployment of … Read More “Consultation : To support the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines”
September 7, 2020
APMS Directions
The government has published The APMS (Amendments Relating to the Provision of Primary Care Services during a Pandemic etc) Directions … Read More “APMS Directions”
September 4, 2020
An expanded workforce will be delivering flu and a potential Covid-19 vaccine
This would include ‘midwives, nursing associates, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists and pharmacists’. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) … Read More “An expanded workforce will be delivering flu and a potential Covid-19 vaccine”
September 3, 2020
Hospital discharge service guidance
Guidance on how health and care systems should support the safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need … Read More “Hospital discharge service guidance”
September 2, 2020
Learning Disability Newsletter
Find out about getting help with difficult feelings. Spotting signs you’re in crisis and how to get help. Read more … Read More “Learning Disability Newsletter”
September 1, 2020
Shake diet offered on NHS
Experts say they want to help people to be as fit as possible, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. People living … Read More “Shake diet offered on NHS”
August 31, 2020
New Survey of Care Home
This survey was launched in the early weeks of the pandemic in response to grave concerns about the safety of … Read More “New Survey of Care Home”
August 28, 2020
PHE downgrades PPE requirements
GPs do not need single-use PPE such as gloves and aprons. Single-use PPE items are only needed where staff are … Read More “PHE downgrades PPE requirements”