CPHIOW - News updates

Whilst the Pandemic Delivery Service for clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) patients finished on 31st March 2021, the service still remains active for people notified of the need to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace

General advice and raising awareness on key issues

Concern over the use of Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) for the treatment of hayfever, or to treat migraines, asthma, chronic coughs and gastric ulcers

The letter has now been published and circulated to pharmacies with the outline of intentions and ambitions for Phase 3 of the COVID vaccination programme, this time incorporating flu vaccination

This month's topic is Safe use of valproate in women and girls

Skills in Healthcare have the latest Flu & Pneumococcal PGD and training services for the 2021/22 season

Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners

The latest community pharmacy tracker - a list of activities, tasks and workloads needing to be completed, whilst also providing a reminder of imminent deadlines coming up

Next webinar: Monday 5th July, providing local support and advice for our pharmacy contractors. Events provided by CPSC and our local training expert partner Pharmacy Complete

Latest news, information and guidance from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) and other bodies for primary care teams (25th June)

Resources available from NHS England as we emerge from lockdown

Changes including tablet appearance and formulation

The NHS will offer a range of targeted tests including blood pressure, heart-rhythm and cholesterol checks when people drop in for top-up COVID jabs or flu vaccinations this autumn

Updated every 2 weeks with local availability

Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) is an NHS service provided by local optical practices. It is for all patients registered with a Southampton, West Hampshire, Isle of Wight or North Hampshire CCG GP practice