Health Information & Practice News
NHS 111 – option 2 for crisis mental health support
There is now a simpler way for people to find the right support in a mental health crisis. If you, […]
Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally
We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may […]
Medicines Waste: Only Order What You Need
What’s the problem? A report by the Department of Health estimates that unused medicines cost the NHS around £300 million […]
NHS urges more women to take up cervical screening invitations
Millions of women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as figures show a third of eligible under […]
HAYFEVER HIGH
The number of hay fever sufferers searching for NHS advice has more than doubled in the past week as temperatures […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Housebound Patients
Eligible housebound patients can have their spring COVID vaccination at home. The housebound vaccination service is being delivered by a […]
NHS Digital (NHSD) extract of GP data for Research purposes (GPDPR)
The current NHS Digital (NHSD) extract of GP data for Research purposes (known as the GPDPR) has been delayed due […]
Coronavirus Update
NHS Coronavirus Overview NHS Stay at home advice Coronavirus Help & Forms Coronavirus FAQs Currently all GP appointments are initially being […]