Updates
Phlebotomy: Service opening times 5-14 March
All phlebotomy sites are open with the exception of North Middlesex University Hospital site.
Free weekly covid recovery webinars for North Central London residents
Topics that will be covered will include managing fatigue, managing anxiety, returning to work, mindfulness and eating for health
Fraud alert: Text message phishing
Patients reported to have received bogus text messages asking them to contact their GP to book a Covid-19 vaccination.
Vaccinations during Ramadan
Resources from the British Islamic Medical Association to help answer patient queries around fasting and vaccinations.
NHS staff offers
Newham College offering free online accredited qualifications in core skills.
Move4You – A physical activity rehabilitation programme for cancer patients
Help needed to increase referrals into the service and maximise the amount of patients who can benefit from the programme
Letter: DNACPR and people with a learning disability and or autism
Letter detailing the importance of encouraging and supporting people to discuss their individual wishes and concerns should they develop Covid-19 symptoms.
Covid-19 oximetry at home: Proactive searches and EMIS clinical template
Searches now available with template currently being rolled out to practices.
Learning from temporary changes to children and young people’s services
Survey following temporary changes made in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Direct Access Imaging: An NCL update, 4 March
Services nearing full recovery with North Middlesex now open for all routine direct access diagnostic requests.
Ordering Covid-19 leaflets, posters, vaccination cards and more
Bulk orders can be placed by calling Health Publications on 0300 123 1002.
Videos: African-Caribbean communities urged to get vaccinated
Translated videos from NHS staff explaining the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 in a range of languages including Somali, Swahili and Yoruba.