Welcome to this week's primary care bulletin

Key points this week include:

• Primary care webinar
• Patient choice campaign resources 
• Cervical screening management system (CSMS) update
• C the Signs NW London contract announcement 
• Vasectomy service
• Ramadan and diabetes in NW London
• Outcome of the children and young people's community immunisation service
• Cost of living support
• Measles FAQ's
• World sleep day - Keeping well NW London
• Vacancy
• Training, webinars and more

Primary care webinar

Watch the recent primary care webinar here. The meeting took place on Wednesday 6 March.

Patient Choice campaign resources

NHSE and the Department of Health and Social Care have launched a campaign to help the public understand their right to choose where they receive their care. Resources include posters, graphics, an explainer video and an information leaflet outlining how choice works and the potential benefits.

All Patient Choice materials are available here. 

C the Signs NW London contract announcement 

We are pleased to announce that following a robust procurement process, NW London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded C the Signs with a three-year contract to provide primary care with continuing access to its comprehensive cancer workflow and clinical decision support system. 

C the Signs helps identify patients at risk of cancer, identifying the tumour type and recommending which test, diagnostic or cancer referral is indicated, and allowing you to quickly action these.

Already used by the majority of practices across NW London, C the Signs has demonstrated a positive impact on cancer detection and has improved clinical and administrative processes. 

We are delighted to continue working with C the Signs to deliver on the NHS priority for improving the earlier diagnosis of cancer by supporting practices to improve cancer workflows.

C the Signs has exciting plans for working in partnership with NW London to further improve and develop their service. Further details to follow. 

“C the Signs has provided a robust system to risk assess and refer patients with suspected malignancy. I would be lost without it!” Admin User, NW London

“Of all the tools we are provided with, I think C the Signs is the most useful, user friendly and is possibly unique in reducing workload.” GP NW London

New to C the Signs? How to get started 

If you want to see the benefit of C the Signs in your practice click the C the Signs toolbar on your desktop and get started (it will already be installed).

These 2-minute videos show how you can access cancer referrals through C the Signs:

Cancer referrals on EMIS
Cancer referrals on SystmOne

For practice or PCN training, cancer data sessions, or for any support getting started - get in touch at: training@cthesigns.co.uk

Vasectomy service

MSIUK offers Vasectomy Services to NWL ICB patients, and GPs have the option to refer directly to this.

Referrals can be made using the e-Referral System, locating the clinic under Urology with Clinic Code NTG 3.

For urgent referrals, please contact the service at: UKNHSContractsTeam@MSIChoices.org.uk

All referrals are processed within 5 working days

Ramadan and diabetes in NW London

 
As we approach the month of Ramadan, the diabetes team have shared some valuable resources for individuals living with diabetes who will be fasting during this sacred month.

These resources include:

Online Course on Ramadan & Diabetes: The team have developed an online course specifically tailored for individuals living with diabetes and healthcare professionals. This course provides essential guidance on managing diabetes while fasting during Ramadan. You can access the course on mydiabetes.com (https://ramadan.mydiabetes.com/)

Useful Resources: Covering various aspects of diabetes management during Ramadan and its impact on heart health:
Know Diabetes - Ramadan Health Tips
Diabetes UK - Guide to Managing Diabetes During Ramadan
British Heart Foundation - Fasting During Ramadan

Outcome of the children’s and young people’s community immunisation service

FAO: All PCN's and primary care networks 

NHSEngland London is pleased to announce that the recent Children’s and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service (CYPCIS) procurement process has successfully concluded.

The procurement was set out by geographical locations each within an ICS boundary.

The CYPCIS service is a 0-19 immunisation service, encompassing the specific programmes - neonatal BCG, seasonal school-aged flu, the teenage immunisation programmes (HPV, Men ACWY & Td/IPV). There are additional opportunities within the service for catchup/mop up and collaborative working across systems  

North East London – Vaccination UK Limited
North Central London – Vaccination UK Limited
North West London – Vaccination UK Limited
South East London – Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) 
South West London – Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH)

Stakeholders who interact with the CYPCIS services will receive a formal notification from them in due course.

The new service will start from Sunday 1 September 2024, with a period of mobilisation between now and then. There will be many opportunities to engage, particularly regarding pathways/delivery models etc. If you have a particular interest in being a part of the mobilisation process, please do contact us on ENGLAND.londonimms@nhs.net

Cost of living support

Remember there is support available as we move into Spring.

We know many of our residents are still struggling with the cost of living. It’s important to remember there is still support available. This can include schemes and discounts to help individuals and their families, and those who are disabled or are Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI).

Our cost of living pages act as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for information about these schemes, as well as local support and advice about the cost of living. 

The pages now include information about the NHS Healthy Start Scheme. It is designed to help support parents with the costs of buying milk, fruit, vegetables and instant formula, along with other selected items. It is open to parents with children under the age of four who meet an eligibility criterion.

Access our pages here.

Measles FAQ's

Download the FAQ's here. 

World sleep day – Keeping Well NW London

Friday 15 March is World Sleep Day. For health and social care staff, factors like working shift patterns can have a big impact on the quality of staff’s sleep. Poor sleep can in turn impact our mood and how we feel.

You can find more information, support and resources on the Keeping Well website sleep page, and ways to get involved with World Sleep Day here.

We are here to support you. Get in touch with us by:    

Telephone: 0300 123 1705 
Email: keepingwell.nwl@nhs.net
Complete a self-referral form

Vacancy

Senior nurse at Great Chapel Street, more information here. 

Diabetes webinars

CDEP(Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme) is delivering a range of webinars and training in the coming months which are free to diabetes professionals. 

CDEP is a diabetes competency-based e-learning platform, based in the UK, nationally recognised, diabetes framework of competencies for healthcare practitioners, to ensure that they have the right diabetes skills and knowledge to support patients living with diabetes.

NHS lunch and learn webinar: Diabetes structured education - facilitating access for adults living with t1 and t2

Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 1pm-2pm. To register and for further information please click here.

 Cardiovascular health and diabetes course

This topic will take roughly 30-60 minutes to complete and covers Understanding how living with diabetes affects cardiovascular health and 

Being aware of the routine tests that monitor diabetes and cardiovascular risk. To register and for further information please click here.

Both training opportunities are an excellent opportunity to boost diabetes knowledge and promote safer diabetes care! A certificate of attendance will be issued.

NW London women's health steering group

We are looking for valuable insights into women's health and wellbeing. Sharing your experiences will help to understand the challenges women face in their healthcare journeys. Let us know what you think by completing our survey.

Download the flyer to promote the survey here. 

Free UKHSA immunisation webinar for March 2024

FAO: Practice nurses

Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to register.