All Public health articles
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NewsCommunity pharmacies in England could run phlebotomy services, says NHS report
A new report says that community pharmacies could be used to provide phlebotomy services, making blood tests more convenient and accessible for patients
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News
GP referrals to Community Pharmacist Consultation Service to start this autumn
Following a pilot scheme, the PSNC has agreed proposals that GP referrals into the CPCS should begin in the autumn
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Information
OTC quick reference guide
A quick reference tool summarising CCG guidance on conditions for which over-the-counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care.
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NICE guideline
Community pharmacies: promoting health and wellbeing
This quality standard covers how community pharmacies can support the health and wellbeing of the local population, and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement
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NHS guideline
NHS video consulting guideline
This Guidelines summary covers guidance for safe video consulting in general practice. It includes key principles, general information, and recommendations on conducting safe video consultations. Refer to the full guideline for information on: information governance communication with colleagues medico-legal information ...
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE guideline on management of exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff and patients in health and social care settings according to exposures, symptoms, and test results.
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG therapeutic priorities and CEPP summary
This article summarises the AWMSG therapeutic priorities for 2020–2021, and highlights opportunities within the CEPP framework where local prescribing initiatives can be undertaken to support these priorities.
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Independent professional body guideline
COVID-19: video consultations—information for general practices
COVID-19 creates an unprecedented situation. Many GP practices are considering introducing video consultations as a matter of urgency to reduce risk of contagion.
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Test and reflect
Best practice on medications and their effects on oral health
This CPD activity consists of five MCQs designed to test your knowledge on medications and their effects on oral health
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Feature article
Medications and their effects on oral health
Gemma Higgs gives her view on how patients can be supported to manage common oral conditions, some of which can be caused by medications.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza immunisation policy
This summary provides comprehensive guidance about influenza immunisation for public health professionals.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE vaccination in pregnancy guideline
This concise and useful summary of PHE guidance covers PHE monitoring of women vaccinated in pregnancy or shortly before conception.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE tobacco commissioning support guidance
This concise and useful summary of PHE guidance covers key points for primary care, effective commissioning, and supporting people to stop smoking.
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Independent professional body guideline
SCIE indicators of abuse guideline
This insightful summary explores the forms that abuse can take, and the signs or possible indicators that may suggest a person is experiencing abuse.
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Tools and resources
Having a smear test—what is it about?
If your patients aren’t sure about smear testing, this easy-to-read booklet offers clear and concise information about what smear testing entails
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight in children guideline
This summary relates to families of 4–12-year-old children and young people, covering how to discuss weight, and support positive lifestyle changes.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight guideline
Support your patients to manage their weight by initiating a conversation. This is a step-by-step guide to brief interventions with adults.
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NICE guideline
NICE intermediate care guideline
This summary offers guidance for nurses involved in the delivery of intermediate care, including on core principles, assessment, and referral.
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NICE guideline
NICE smoking cessation guideline
This summary covers recommendations on encouraging smoking cessation, engaging with people who smoke, and training to support stop smoking services.
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NICE guideline
NICE child maltreatment guideline
This summary explores features suggestive of child maltreatment including clinical presentations, physical/psychological signs, and signs of neglect.
