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Coronavirus public information campaign launched across the UK

The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection. The campaign advises the public to: • always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes, and bin the tissue • wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel, to kill germs The Coronavirus public information […]

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New health leaders to drive health and care in London

Sir David Sloman, NHS London’s Regional Director, has today announced the names of the senior health and care chairs appointed to lead London’s five emerging Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). The five chairs will take on responsibility for the future of London’s health and care systems which serve the 9 million people who live in our […]

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Thousands of patients in the capital referred to expert pharmacists to avoid unnecessary trips to GPs and A&E

Nearly 13,000 patients in London have been saved unnecessary A&E trips or GP appointments this winter thanks to referrals to community pharmacists by NHS 111. The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), launched in late October 2019, opened the door for NHS 111 health advisors to refer patients with minor illnesses to their local pharmacist […]

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