15 October 2025
Bulletin
Health Equity Awards; GP procurement opportunity; ADHD medicines update; webinars and training sessions; NHS App; wound care survey.

Welcome to this week's primary care bulletin

Key points this week include:
  • nominate your community hero – 2025 Health Equity Awards
  • sign up for the Health Equity Summit: 25 November 2025
  • UKHSA webinar: childhood immunisation schedule changes
  • new general practice procurement opportunity
  • wound care survey
  • update: ADHD medicines supply and prescribing guidance
  • London Personalised Care Awards 2025
  • NHS App digital media, ready to use in your practice
  • NW London GP cancer bulletin - RM Partners.
Education and training:
  • North West London respiratory enhanced service – inhaler technique training
  • North West London non-clinical practice staff cervical screening webinars
  • online NHS GP work experience programme – autumn 2025
  • asthma webinars 2025
  • North West London OSCE programme
  • NHS App training
  • understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the evidence for long-term management

If you have any submissions for this bulletin please email them to the communications inbox - nhsnwl.communications.nwl@nhs.net. View previous editions.


Please note the deadline for submissions is 3pm each Monday.
Nominate your community hero – 2025 Health Equity Awards

Do you know someone making a difference in reducing health inequalities in north west London? Nominate an individual or organisation from the voluntary sector, NHS, or local authority for the North West London Integrated Care System (ICS) 2025 Health Equity Awards.
  • category: recognising North West London heroes who are empowering communities
  • domination deadline: 12 noon, Friday 31 October 2025
  • winners announced: 25 November 2025 at the ICS Health Equity Summit.
Submit your nomination using the nomination form. Let’s celebrate those breaking down barriers and building a fairer, healthier north west London.
Sign up for the Health Equity Summit: 25 November 2025

This year’s Summit will focus on delivering health equity through the lens of neighbourhood health. It will inspire and encourage collective action to achieve equitable health outcomes for our Core20Plus5 communities across north west London, using the neighbourhood health approach.

Register here for a ticket.
UKHSA webinar: childhood immunisation schedule changes

On Wednesday 3 December 2025, 14:00 – 15:15, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Immunisation Team will be hosting a webinar to inform you of the second phase of the planned changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule which will be implemented from January 2026. This will include the introduction of a varicella (chickenpox) vaccination programme (MMRV) and a new routine vaccination appointment at 18 months of age. 

This webinar is aimed at health professionals involved in the commissioning and delivery of childhood immunisations including those working in primary care, screening and immunisation teams, health visiting teams and integrated care boards (ICBs). 

Please register your interest for attending this webinar using this form.
New general practice procurement opportunity

Please be advised that a new procurement opportunity has been advertised in respect to Cassidy Medical Centre (Hammersmith and Fulham) and Isleworth Practice (Hounslow). Interested and eligible bidders are invited to review the tender documentation and submit their proposals in accordance with the specified requirements and deadlines. This is a competitive process and submissions from qualified providers are welcomed.

The advert can be accessed using this link.
Wound care survey

We are inviting general practice nurses, health care assistants, and nursing associates across north west London to take part in a survey focused on wound care practice. The survey will take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete.

The purpose of this survey is to better understand the day-to-day challenges faced by GPNs, identify where additional support may be needed, and explore opportunities to improve services, training, and resources. Your insights will directly inform the development of more consistent, high-quality wound care pathways across our boroughs.

The findings may also be used to support service improvement, research, and shared learning initiatives, with the aim of strengthening wound care practice across primary care. Please be assured that all responses will be treated in the strictest confidence, and no individuals will be identifiable in any outputs or publications.

We would be very grateful if you could take part in this survey. Your contribution will play an important role in shaping the future of wound care in north west London.
Update: ADHD medicines supply and prescribing guidance

Over the past two years, there have been global supply issues affecting ADHD medications. In collaboration with Central North West London and West London Trusts, a Medicines Shortage Notification titled Supply Problems with Medicines for ADHD – Updated February 2025 was published on the North West London website:

As ADHD medication is now available, the Medicines Shortage Notification has been removed.

As advised by the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), methylphenidate modified-release preparations should be prescribed by brand name.

Please prescribe methylphenidate modified-release preparations in line with the North West London Integrated Formulary:

MR tablets: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg (Delmosart®)
MR capsules: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg (Equasym XL®)
MR capsules: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg (Medikinet XL®)
London Personalised Care Awards 2025

The London Personalised Care Awards 2025 will take place at St Thomas’ Hospital Governor’s Hall on 1 December 2025, from 4.30 to 8pm.

The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate excellence in personalised care, recognising individuals, teams, and organisations who are transforming the way health and care are delivered. By highlighting innovation, leadership, and collaboration, the event will showcase outstanding examples of personalised care in action and inspire continued progress across the system.

This year’s ceremony will bring together senior leaders, frontline professionals, system partners, and people with lived experience for an evening dedicated to celebrating achievements, sharing learning, and driving collective ambition for more person-centred, equitable, and sustainable care.

Further information, including details on how to submit nominations, is available here.
NHS App digital media, ready to use in your practice

GP practices can access a wide range of digital promotional materials to support NHS App awareness and uptake. These resources are ideal for use on practice websites, digital notice boards, social media channels and patient communications.

Access the NHS App toolkit:
Visit the NHS App promotional toolkit for ready-to-use assets including:
  • website banners and social media graphics
  • posters and leaflets (printable)
  • TV screen images for waiting areas
  • templates for patient outreach.
We encourage practices to share regular posts on platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram to highlight NHS App features such as repeat prescriptions, appointment booking and viewing health records.

Printed NHS App business cards are available for distribution. Across October 2025, practices can request these via nhsnwl.digitalfirst@nhs.net. Email with your practice name, appointed contact person and delivery address. Assets will be distributed weekly prioritised by first come first serve.
NW London GP cancer bulletin - RM Partners 

This bulletin contains updates for GPs and practice staff on maximising early cancer diagnosis and trainings.

Full bulletin available here.

Education and training
North West London respiratory enhanced service – inhaler technique training

This face-to-face training is aimed at nurses, pharmacists, GPs, and allied health professionals involved in asthma and COPD chronic disease management. Attendance is required to meet the inhaler technique compliance KPI within the 2025/26 respiratory specification and secure associated payment.

As part of the NW London CYP Asthma Tier 3-aligned offer, one place is available per practice. The session covers both adult and CYP inhaler techniques, with placebo devices provided for use in practice.

Training dates and locations:
  • Thursday 16 October 2025 – Central London. Ashley Cooper Room, The Abbey Centre, Westminster SW1P 3BU
  • Wednesday 5 November 2025 – Harrow. Harrow Room, Harrow Masonic Centre, HA3 0EL
  • Thursday 6 November 2025 – Hillingdon. Cyril Boatman Hall, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre, UB7 9JL
  • Wednesday 12 November 2025 – West London. Sanctuary, Notting Hill Methodist Church, W11 4AH
  • Wednesday 26 November 2025 – Ealing. Conference Rooms, Ealing Dominion Centre, UB2 4BQ
  • Thursday 27 November 2025 – Hammersmith and Fulham. Rooms 2 and 3, Edward Woods Community Centre, W11 4TX
  • Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Hounslow. Small Room, Indian Gymkhana Club, TW7 4NQ
  • Thursday 4 December 2025 – Brent. Copland Room, St John’s Wembley, HA0 2HX
Time: 09:15 – 17:00. Lunch provided

Please note: only one training day needs to be attended per person.

Further details and booking information are available here.
North West London non-clinical practice staff cervical screening webinars 

Non-clinical practice staff across North West London are invited to attend one of the upcoming cervical screening webinars. These sessions are designed to provide updates on recent developments in the NHS cervical screening programme and offer a valuable refresher for those supporting patients in primary care.

Each webinar will cover:
  • an overview of the NHS cervical screening programme
  • how to support patients in making an appointment
  • managing bookings and results, including NHS App notifications
  • addressing barriers to engagement and improving patient uptake.
Dates (attend one session only):

Thursday 7 November 2025 | 12:00 – 13:00
Thursday 20 November 2025 | 12:00 – 13:00
Tuesday 2 December 2025 | 13:00 – 14:00
Location: Microsoft Teams

Book your place here.
Online NHS GP work experience programme – autumn 2025

The programme offers a unique opportunity for students aged 16+ to gain insight into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team. Delivered online, it includes:
  • interactive webinars led by NHS clinicians
  • real-world case studies showing how GPs manage patient care
  • guidance on medical school applications, reflective practice, and career pathways
  • sessions on communication skills, ethics, and multidisciplinary teamwork
  • access to Observe GP, a free interactive video platform endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Dates: 28–30 October 2025
Format: virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: free for eligible students in full-time education.

Click on this link to register.
Asthma webinars 2025

On behalf of the London Respiratory Clinical Network, Dr Ernie Wong, Respiratory Consultant, has set up a new series of four asthma webinars for 2025. Dr Wong will lead the online sessions with guest speakers who will present on specific topics in the management of patients with asthma. 

Find out more.
North West London OSCE programme
See flyer for more information.
NHS App training 

Primary care staff are invited to attend NHS App training to learn how the app works, explore its key features, and understand how to support patients in using it effectively. The session will also highlight the benefits of the NHS App for both patients and practices.

Training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams by the primary care systems training team.

Upcoming sessions:

Friday 21 November 2025 | 13:30 – 15:00
Monday 15 December 2025 | 13:30 – 15:00
Thursday 22 January 2026 | 13:00 – 14:30

Places can be booked via the NW London Learning Hub.
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the evidence for long-term management

This course is designed to increase knowledge, awareness, and confidence in the holistic management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in primary care. It will explore case studies, evidence-based guidelines, and management approaches, as well as current challenges in PCOS care and opportunities for improvement.

Learning objectives:
  • recognise the diagnostic criteria for PCOS
  • understand the metabolic, reproductive, and psychological impact of PCOS
  • implement a stepwise, person-centred management plan
  • know when to refer to specialists
  • communicate effectively and supportively with patients with PCOS.
There are two mandatory sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. Training will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Session dates:
  • Thursday 13 November 2025 | 12:00 – 13:30
  • Thursday 20 November 2025 | 12:00 – 13:30
Book your place here.