17 April 2024
It has been announced that the national rollout of the CME programme has been further delayed until 9th September 2024. As you are likely aware, after highlighting the potential risks…
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2 April 2024
BMA Press Statement GPs across England have overwhelmingly voted to reject the announced Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England changes to the 2024/25 national GP General Medical…
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2 April 2024
In February 2018 we produced guidance regarding when GPs should and should not prescribe at the request of a specialist. We continue to receive many queries regarding this matter, so here is…
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28 March 2024
NHS England is currently contacting a group of 1,487 women at very high risk of breast cancer following chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, after NHSE was alerted that some of…
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28 March 2024
Annual flu letter The tripartite annual flu letter for 2024/25 has now been published: National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The letter sets out for…
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1 March 2024
GP Pensions 2024/25 Estimates Deadline NHS Pensions has extended the deadline for the submission of 2024/25 GP Pensions Estimates. Estimates must be completed and submitted by 31 March 2024. PCSE…
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19 February 2024
We receive frequent questions on who can issue MCCDs or cremation forms. We have updated the flow chart (see below) and have had this latest version agreed with the coroner’s…
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17 February 2024
This article describes what you can expect to happen if you ask your GP to refer you to see a Consultant privately. What happens next? You should contact the Consultants…
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17 February 2024
This article provides clarification on the following MMR issues: Requests for bringing forward MMR doses. Requests for MMR doses in adults including HCWs. MMR requirements for GP Practice staff National…
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17 February 2024
Measles is extremely infectious and sadly in some instances can have very serious long term and life changing consequences. The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccination (see guidance…
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1 February 2024
Hints and Tips is a quarterly bulletin designed to help our dispensing contractors with their interaction with NHS Prescription Services. Get Hints and Tips straight to your inbox and keep…
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31 January 2024
You will likely have seen media coverage on an increase in cases of Measles, mainly concentrated in the West Midlands. Resources have been created and are attached to inform your…
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