Changes to how highest risk patients access COVID-19 treatments
COVID-19 treatment services transferred to integrated care boards (ICB) on 27 June 2023, which means that ICBs now have statutory responsibility for providing access to community-based COVID treatments, such as antivirals and neutralising monoclonal antibodies...
Providing urgent health care at home for older people living with frailty
Many older people living with frailty are taken to hospital by ambulance but do not need hospital care. The Silver Triage initiative in North Central London aims to ensure more older people living with frailty receive urgent care in their home setting if this is safe...
Raised concerns about spread of measles in London
Measles is presently spreading in some parts of London, and there are concerns that declining MMR vaccination levels may see wider transmission of this potentially extremely serious illness. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) modelling, released today, suggests that...
New podcast explores the benefits of remote monitoring of patients’ health in care homes
A new podcast finds out how health and care staff and residents in North Central London care homes are seeing the benefits of advances in digital technology. Clinicians can now monitor patients’ health remotely using a portal to access patient observations which are...
NCL Systems Leadership Development Programme
An exciting learning opportunity has recently been launched across our Integrated Care System and is now open for staff applications. The NCL Systems Leadership Development Programme has been established to help participants understand their role as system leaders and...
Changes to COVID-19 treatment services from 27 June 2023
COVID-19 treatment services will transfer to integrated care boards (ICB) on 27 June 2023. From this date, ICBs will have statutory responsibility for providing access to community-based COVID treatments Since December 2021, new COVID-19 treatments, such as antivirals...
How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing. By primary care services, we mean GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacies. There are two ways you can make a complaint: You can complain to the...
North Central London (NCL) Start Well programme: June 2023 update
The long-term NCL Start Well programme – which aims to ensure we deliver the best care to meet the needs of babies, children, young people, and pregnant women and people – has been carrying out an options appraisal process for maternity, neonates, and paediatric...
Staying well during hot weather
Extreme heat presents several risks to health. Remember to check on vulnerable neighbours, family, or friends daily during hot weather. Older people, young children, and people with long-term conditions are the most vulnerable and may need help keeping cool. Below are...