Official Versions of this letter with local signatories will start to be issued to sites being designated for vaccination from 24/11 To: PCN groupings Cc: Clinical Commissioning Groups 24 November 2020 Dear colleagues Thank you for nominating a site to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations as part of the forthcoming NHS programme. We have had a fantastic […]
Contents Introduction/overview General key points Pharmacy dispensing services Prescribing In-possession medication and medicines administration or supply Continuity of care on release and transfer Key links for COVID-19 information Appendix 1: Pre-release initiation of injectable buprenorphine (Buvidal) for prisoners in Wales – management of prisoners being released or transferred across the Wales/England border Classification: Official […]
Contents Allied health professionals’ role in rehabilitation during and after COVID-19 We will maintain our commitment to people and populations We will pursue personalised care We will use all available resources We will take care of ourselves and our colleagues Thank you Publications approval reference: 001559 / C0450 Allied health professionals’ role in rehabilitation during […]
Contents NHS staff who test positive Testing for patients and staff Infection, Prevention and Control Visiting guidance COVID treatments Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1594 To: ICS leads All CCG accountable officers All NHS Foundation Trust and Trust: Chief executives Medical directors Chief nursing officers and chief people officers HR directors All PCNs and […]
Letter confirming that the National Discharge Fund comes to an end on 31 March 2022, and no additional NHS ring fenced funding for post-discharge support will be available in 2022/23.
Rapid policy statement Publications approval reference: C1709 Publication date: 28 November 2022 Effective from: 28 November 2022 Contents Commissioning position Background and evidence Implementation Governance Surveillance and service evaluation Equality statement Definitions References Appendix 1 Commissioning position Remdesivir is recommended to be available as a treatment option through routine commissioning for hospitalised adults and paediatric […]
12/2/21 V4 Training resources: COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) recommendations for healthcare settings 2020 Resource Link [NB SEVERAL LINKS BELOW DON’T WORK] Comment Author QR code to Access IPC for care home managers slides Updated IPC guidance including PPE, Hand washing and testing NHS England and NHS Improvement Health Education England QR code to […]
Contents Table 1: General Table 2: PPE, ventilation and management of the environment Table 3: Setting specific secondary care (paediatrics/maternity/haematology etc.) Table 4: Primary care Table 5: Care homes and social care Table 6: Community settings and home care Table 7: Ambulance service and first responders Table 8: Dentistry and optometry Table 9: Letters and […]
Contents Foreword Introduction The objectives: patient safety, public confidence, staff comfort Patient safety Public confidence Staff comfort The evidence base The legal context Good practice for uniforms and workwear Responsibilities of NHS organisations Washing uniforms and workwear Good practice – evidence-based Poor practice – evidence-based Good practice – common sense Poor practice – common sense […]
Contents Clinical validation of surgical waiting lists Section 1: Framework Principles Use of the P5 category Use of the P6 category Section 2: Operational guidance Appendices Appendix A: Shared decision-making (SDM) tool Appendix B: Frequency asked questions Appendix C: Supporting distressed patients Appendix D: Waiting list prioritisation Appendix E: Resources for trusts and patients Appendix […]