Key COVID-19 guidance for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
NICE CKS—otitis externa for GPs
A summary covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal for use by GPs
NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline
This updated summary of the NICE rheumatoid arthritis guideline includes recommendations on referral, diagnosis, and investigations
COVID-19 rapid guideline: cystic fibrosis
The purpose of this Guidelines summary is to maximise the safety of patients with cystic fibrosis and make the best use of NHS resources, while protecting staff from infection. It will also enable services to match capacity to patient needs if services become limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BASHH vulvovaginal candidiasis guideline
Recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens, and health promotion principles for the effective management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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Educational resources
Supplements
Supplements are written by experts and typically discuss a piece of national guidance, pulling out key learning points for GPs.
Videos
Short 3–5 minute videos that may introduce a recently published guideline, discuss the implementation of a guideline in general practice, or highlight key recommendations for GPs or GP commissioners
Webinars
Webinars provide a 1-hour update from expert speakers on the latest evidence and guidance. Available live and on-demand.
News
NICE drafts guidance recommending siponimod to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
NICE has issued draft guidance that now recommends siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
New guidance on sexual and reproductive healthcare released during second COVID-19 wave
The FSRH has released new guidance on SRH service provision during the second COVID-19 wave and beyond
GPs issued with guidance to access extra flu vaccines this winter
Practices will be able to place orders for extra flu vaccines as part of an extend vaccination programme during the coming flu season