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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - new NHS vaccination programme
From 1st September 2024, applicable for older adults & pregnant patients for infant protection. RSV is a common respiratory virus that that can cause serious lung infections, it’s complications are in... more
5 Jul 2024Residential Institute Codes
Patients in residential care are allocated additional global sum weighting (1.43 factor) due to the increase in associated workload. In order to be paid appropriately for patients who reside in care... more
3 Jul 2024QOF Hints & Tips
Smoking - users of electronic cigarettes who have never smoked or given up smoking should be classified as non-smokers or ex-smokers respectively. Non-responder invite codes following objective tes... more
1 Jul 2024CAN002 - FIT test PCA codes (not indicated/declined)
Patients who have one of these codes recorded do not require a FIT test. If not indicated due to the following (without a more recent FIT result):... more
13 Jun 2024Recall Systems
A robust recall system is a must - it ensures you meet your contractual obligation by extending invites to appropriate patients to manage long-term conditions and it also helps achieve targets, such a... more
12 Jun 2024Children 13-16 Working Permits
In last month’s edition, we included an article around work permits. Any employer who allows a child of school age to work, without obtaining a work permit, is breaking the law (even if they are... more
5 Jun 2024COVID-19 Vaccination Service Contract
For COVID-19 vaccination services, a new procurement process has been launched. You can apply for your own vaccination service contract, contracts will last from 1st September 2024 to 31 March 2026 -... more
2 Jun 2024Flu/COVID Autumn/Winter 2024/25 Campaign
Final details still to be confirmed but practices have been advised to plan on a similar basis to Autumn 2023 (although the 2024 campaign may be smaller). Precise dates tbc, however, adult programmes... more
1 Jun 2024