Windows 10 will be end of life on 14 October 2025. Subsequently support, including security updates, will no longer be available after this date. This presents a security risk to your data and systems, and therefore the upgrade of your devices to Windows 11 is mandatory.
NHS North West London IT are planning to begin upgrade of primary care laptops from the beginning of June. We will remotely make a configuration change to your laptop that allows/forces it to download the Windows 11 upgrade from Microsoft directly to your device.
Go-live of new protein electrophoresis equipment in Immunology (Hounslow)
The Immunology Laboratory used by Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (impacts patients in Hounslow) has changed to a new supplier for protein electrophoresis and Bence Jones protein testing. Although results between the new and old systems are broadly comparable, verification has identified that discrepancies can occur occasionally, as would be expected between different systems. Find out more.
London Secure Data Environment
The London Secure Data Environment (SDE) provides secure access to data and a range of services to accelerate research and innovation leading to improved patient care. Find out more information about the programme, including details of the public deliberation that has taken place and the intended benefits.
London SDE has two key components – London Data Service (LDS) and London Analytics Platform (LAP). A single sign-up Data Sharing Agreement covering both components is now available for practices to review and sign via the Data Controller Console (DCC).
Please email nwl.infogovernance@nhs.net if you have any problems accepting the invite on Data Controller Console (DCC) or have any queries regarding the programme and the team will support.
Feedback and learning following an incident involving smartcards
Following a recent incident involving ‘smartcards’ being disabled affecting multiple users in primary care, there was a review and actions have been drawn up.
Education and training
NHS cervical screening programme update webinar
A webinar has been organised for Thursday 12 June 2025, 12 - 1pm, to inform providers and commissioners of cervical screening services of significant transformational changes.
"Bridging Troubled Waters" a palliative care update
This Harlington Hospital event will provide an update for all those who work in the community, hospital or care homes with patients facing the final months of life.
It will take place at the Michael Sobell Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital on 18 June 2025.
Learning Disabilities in Palliative Care Conference
Palliative care for individuals with learning disabilities is often overlooked, with little discussion around best practices to ensure they receive the compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care they deserve.
This conference, organised by St Christopher's Hospice, will bring together the latest research, innovative service models, and invaluable insights from people with lived experiences.
Topics include latest research updates on palliative care for people with learning disabilities and recognising risk of dying in people with a learning disability.
King's Academy and King's College NHS Foundation Trust are holding a course at experienced nurses and doctors tasked with training staff in nasogastric (NG) tube management, and healthcare professionals responsible for patients requiring nasogastric feeding..
Supporting identification of Hepatitis C in primary care You can watch a presentation to see the work of Dr Lyndsey Williams, north west London GP Champion, and her team to find and treat people with hepatitis C.
Safeguarding Children Training Level 3
The online training takes place on 24 June 2025, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Topics include child abuse and complex presentations.
