Here you will find the latest news relating to COVID19
Follow the links for:
National Primary Care Bulletin
Follow the link to the National Primary Care Bulletins available here.
Previous National Primary Care Bulletins are available on the same link.
Please see the attached letter from Caroline Rea, Dr Colin Patterson & Dr Niall McGreevy.
How tests and testing kits for COVID-19 work
The MHRA has published guidance on the different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19. This has information for members of the public, patients, professionals and industry, including how they work, the different types of tests and the specifications manufacturers need to follow.
Guidance for General Office Working
The national guidance for general office working highlights that workstations should allow staff to maintain social distancing wherever possible, but if it is not possible to keep workstations 2m apart, then organisations should consider whether that activity needs to continue for the business to operate, and if so take all mitigating actions possible to reduce the risk of transmission.
Follow the link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres#offices-3-1
New Guidance – Visiting Arrangements for End of Life
New NHSE guidance published 13 May 2020, regarding visiting arrangements for persons receiving care at the end of life available from here, providing advice to enable compassionate visiting arrangements in a range of settings: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/secondary-care/other-resources/specialty-guides/#palliative
Red Whale Webinar - Remote Consulting A Survival Guide
COVID-19 has lead primary care to do the most AMAZING pivot in how we work in the last few weeks. We are now triaging ALL patients by phone & consulting with many by phone or video, which is new for many & raises questions & concerns.
Learning Disability Information
The learning disability matters for families website was launched earlier this year to support families and carers of children and young people with a learning disability around advice and guidance, support, useful tips and contacts.
The website has been updated with information around Covid-19 specifically relating to resilience and health and wellbeing of families. A range of resources are available from short guides, films and useful websites / contacts. These include:
The website link can be found here: https://learningdisabilitymatters.co.uk/covid-19/
LMC Briefing
Please see attached the LMCs weekly Brieflet which includes the following topics:
Message from the Bishop of Carlisle – Bishop James Newcome
Bishop James Newcome has written on behalf of the Church of England in Cumbria to say thank you for the hard work, sacrifice and dedication of all NHS staff during the current pandemic.
Bishop James is also the lead Bishop for Health and Social Care. He has written to Jon Rush Chair of North Cumbria CCG. Please share with your colleagues.
Support for you from NHS North Cumbria CCG Social Media Accounts
The CCG share national and local messaging about health issues, services and challenges on Facebook and Twitter, we have worked closely with our health, care and other partners during the pandemic. The information is up to date and we download the latest national resources so you can share from our accounts rather than seeking it all out yourselves.
This includes issues around safeguarding and during the current pandemic the latest COVID-19 guidance and campaign advice slides.
Many practices already follow us and share posts they feel are relevant to their patients.
The CCG also tries to amplify any messages from practices where possible but please copy / tag the CCG into your posts, at the addresses below, to help them to highlight your messages further to patients and communities in north Cumbria.
Twitter: @nhscumbriaccg
Facebook: @nhscumbriaccg
CAS Alert
Please find attached a CAS alert issued by the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday 11th May. This was emailed to practices on Monday 11th May.
The CAS alert is also available on the link below:
https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103039
Scientific Foundation Board Research Grants
Applications are now open for the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Scientific Foundation Board Research Grants. The deadline for applications is 31st July.
This year’s awards particularly welcome applications for COVID-19 related research in primary care – applications can be from any practitioner and does not need to be a GP.
Please share if you know anyone who may be interested. NECS Research & Evidence team are happy to support those wishing to put an application together.
Further information available below and at this link: http://www.rcgp.org.uk/SFB
Learning from Serious Case Reviews - Child BF and George
Today the CSCP have published two Serious Case Reviews, Child BF and George.
The full reports along with the CSCP response can be accessed on our website here
A Serious Case Review takes place “where abuse of a child is known or suspected; and either - (i) the child has died; or (ii) the child has been seriously harmed and there is cause for concern as to the way in which the authority, their Board partners or other relevant persons have worked together to safeguard the child”.
Sharing learning from serious case reviews in order to improve safeguarding practice is vital. We use the recommendations from case reviews to improve safeguarding of children and young people.
If you work with children and families in Cumbria, there may be additional specific actions and recommendations for your agency and your role. Please ask your manager, or contact your representative on the Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board, to find out more.
Directory of Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing and Bereavement Support
This directory really useful Directory of mental health, mental wellbeing and Bereavement Support Services compiled by Cumbria County Council is now available on line on the Cumbria CVS Website.
Histopathology Update
As NCIC begins to return to a normal service provision the histopathology department would like to inform you of their current Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for turnaround times. The turnaround time is the time from receipt of the sample to a report being available. They will share their actual turnaround time against current KPIs on a quarterly basis.
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Urgent histology samples |
10 days |
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Routine histology samples |
21 days |
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Non Gynae cytology samples |
10 days |
If you would like to discuss these KPIs for turnaround times, please contact Dr Fergus Young Fergus.young@ncic.nhs.uk or Karen Simpson Karen.simpson@ncic.nhs.uk
Free British Cycling Commute Membership
To recognise the fantastic work of the NHS and to say thank you, British Cycling with their principal partner HSBC UK are pleased to offer a three-month British Cycling Commute Membership free of charge to all NHS staff.
With the peace of mind liability insurance and legal support, the membership will support NHS staff to cycle to and from work. Alongside the insurance and legal benefits there are a whole host of member benefits including discounts on servicing, components, kit and much more.
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