Before you ask, no, we haven’t gone back in time…it’s still 2024 and despite it being the middle of the summer, we are in fact, fast approaching the flu season! The NHS England has now confirmed the start dates for the 2024/25 flu vaccine programme with two main risk groups prioritised for the initial rollout; […]
Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) play a crucial role in the delivery of the flu vaccination campaign every year. In the second part of our blog series Get Prepped for Flu– we will look at the immunisation and flu training requirements for HCSWs in relation to the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation […]
Flu vaccination significantly reduces flu-related illness, hospitalisation, and death, easing the burden on health and social care services. Comprehensive and continuous training is essential to ensure healthcare professionals are well-prepared, supported, and informed about current guidelines. This is crucial for the success of the vaccination programme in safeguarding public health during the demanding winter season […]
Patient group directions (PGDs) have long been a valuable tool for streamlining medication access in the UK healthcare system. Traditionally, their use has been reserved for pharmacists and other registered healthcare professionals, however as of 26th June 2024, their application has been expanded to allow registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer prescription-only-medications (POM) under […]
In light of a recent change to the national flu immunisation programme, we have updated our flu courses for this coming flu season including our ‘Seasonal Influenza 2024/25’ e-learning course as well as our face-to-face flu workshops and our live-via-zoom flu update sessions. This is to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest […]
For many travel health practitioners, trying to structure their consultations within a relative short timeframe can be a challenging and daunting task, especially if their traveller presents with a complicated medical history or are within a high-risk criterion. But what can we do to ensure that our travel health consultations run smoothly and in a […]
On the 12th March 2024 the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024 to 2025 letter. We’re only just out of the winter months so is it time to think about the next flu season already? Absolutely….we can start to […]
Calling all primary care professionals! We’re thrilled to announce the Primary Care Convention 2024, taking place on Saturday, June 15th at Cranmore Park, Solihull in the UK. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to connect in person, learn, and share best practices. Whether you’re a seasoned GP, a dedicated nurse, or just […]
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools available in the fight against preventable diseases and is one of the most significant advancements in public health measures of our time, effectively preventing numerous infectious diseases and saving millions of lives. Yet, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant challenge, undermining vaccination efforts and putting individuals […]
The expansion of clinical services in community pharmacies has brought to light the need for effective regulation to ensure patient safety and quality of care. The current regulatory framework in pharmacy clinical services is in its infancy compared to the robust standards applied in GP Practices by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The inadvertent consequence of this means […]
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