BHLMC New Normal Paper: Looking forward to the Future
Now that the initial peak in COVID-19 has settled, general practice is left operating in a completely new landscape, which is likely to exist for at least the next year or so. However, the large majority of work remains the same, which leaves us looking at what our ‘new normal’ will be.
In order to support practices, we have written a paper which sets out to help focus on areas of general practice life that might need consideration for change, either in capacity, provision or implementation.
We recognise that every practice and partnership is unique, so each will have its own specific challenges to overcome. However, we hope that there will be something in here that will resonate with everyone and will help local general practice to move into the future with confidence.
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS Training Hub Enhanced GP Fellowship Programme
We are looking for dynamic, resourceful, and creative GPs with leadership aspirations who are looking to develop a range of skills working across primary, secondary, and education settings to join us. If you want to develop your clinical, education and leadership potential then we want to hear from you. View here for more information and how to apply.
Weekly Update for Practices: Friday 12th June 2020
Weekly Update for Practices: Friday 5th June 2020
Weekly Update for Practics: Friday 29th May 2020
BAME staff risk assessment
Last week we circulated a couple of risk assessments that have been developed. This week we received another one, which has been received well by the profession so far and which you may wish to consider using. The tool is named after a GP who died of COVID-19 and was developed by a number of his colleagues and friends.
BAME risk assessments re COVID-19
Beds & Herts LMC PCN DES Statement April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for clinicians in General Practice
Coronvirus (COVID-19) advice and guidance for clinicians in general practice are below. PLEASE NOTE some information is changing daily so please check NHSE and Public Health websites to ensure you receive up to date information.
If you are a member of the public looking for health advice, please go to the NHS website.
If you are looking for advice about the government response to the outbreak, go to the gov.uk website.
Information for Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals in Primary Care
General Guidance to main pages/areas:
- BMA: Advice & Support
- NHSE: Updates and Guidance for Clinicians in General Practice
- PHE: Guidance and Regulations
- RCGP: Policy and Information
Specific Guidance to individual pages/areas:
NHSE Guidance:
- Professional Standards FAQS: Suspension of appraisal and revalidation during Covid-19 pandemic
- Guidance for GPs: At risk patients
- Advice for Clinicians: Symptoms, mode of transmission, case/contact definition and situational reports
- This Visitor Guidance applies to all inpatient, diagnostic and outpatient areas
- Retired Clinicians returning to work
- All letters / publications to GPs (most recent first)
- Recommended PPE for primary outpatient and community care by setting poster
- Coronavirus-Covid-19-Care-Home-Letter-03-04-20
PHE Guidance:
- Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
- Travel advice
- Guidance for employees, employers and businesses
- Posters and resources for practices
- Newborn and infant physical examination screening Guidance
RCGP Guidance:
- Clinical Guidance FAQs
- COVID-19 Resource Hub : Guidance and information updated daily
- The Business Continuity Plan [Word] can be customised for practice use by considering all the items marked in Red.
Other Resources:
- GRO guidance No5 - Act enabling modifications to registration processes
- LMC LAW: HR FAQs, (15 April 2020)
- LMC Law Privacy Notice Updates for Practices
- Guidance about return to work or school
- Requests for medical certification for absence from school: Template letter for parents or schools
- Requests for medical certification for absence from work: Template letter for employers