Pharmacy First - NHS England
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply. The new Pharmacy First service, launched 31 January 2024, adds to the existing consultation service and […]
Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: …
Aug 15, 2024 · Classification: OfficialPublication reference: PRN01476 To: cc. Dear colleagues, Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25 Thank you for your continued commitment to the flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes and for the planning you have undertaken to date in readiness to deliver autumn/winter vaccinations. Vaccination is a high priority action for the NHS, to ...
NHS England » NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID …
Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from today (Monday, 23 September) as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. Anyone eligible can book their vaccinations from 9am via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they […]
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health. It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer ...
NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for the first time
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. People […]
NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme is a joint initiative between NHS England and Diabetes UK available to eligible people in England. This programme provides a low calorie, total diet replacement treatment for people who are living with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight. The programme is based on research showing that […]
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Guidance for emergency departments: initial assessment
Aug 12, 2022 · The NHS UEC Daily SitRep uses the same definitions for streaming and acuity, and submissions to this collection should be consistent with those made to ECDS.. Training in initial assessment. Staff undertaking initial assessment should be registered healthcare professionals who are competent in UEC and have received appropriate training.They will need to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal ...
Chapter 1: Standard infection control precautions (SICPs)
Standard infection control precautions (SICPs) are to be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all patients whether infection is known to be present or not, to ensure the safety of those being cared for, staff and visitors in the care environment.. SICPs are the basic infection prevention and control measures necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting infectious agents ...
NHS England » Subject access requests (SAR)
Feb 10, 2023 · The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) gives individuals the right of access to their personal data from any person or organisation that holds information about them. This right is commonly exercised through a ‘subject access request’ (SAR). What you need to know from a digital primary care perspective