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TCST has been working with a number of key organisation including HEE, Macmillan and Tower Hamlets Local Authority to produce these train the trainer slide packs. These packs have received extensive input from an extensive group of health professionals including GPs, GP nurse, Physiotherapist, and Psychologist. The content within these slides can be used and […]
Communications Toolkit – Dec 2020 About this toolkit This communications toolkit is designed for London partners, including health and care organisations, local authorities, and third sector bodies. This is a resource for you to adapt and to use locally when communicating to the general public, particularly European Londoners throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and winter […]
We have been coordinating the London COVID-19 Homeless Health Response Cell, as a multi-agency approach to managing the health needs and minimising the transmission of COVID-19 within the homeless population in London. Please see a range of resources, information and further contacts below. Covid Vaccination toolkit for homeless health Resources and links for Covid vaccination […]
The Transforming Cancer Services Team (TCST) has produced a toolkit to reduce inequalities in cancer care and outcomes in London and West Essex. The strategy underpins delivery of the three agreed London Cancer Priorities 2019/20: Early detection of cancers including through screening and education activities; Delivery of the Faster Diagnosis Standard; Access to personalised care […]
Cancer remains the leading cause of mortality in the UK and a top priority in London. The number of people affected is significant. In 2010, 186,600 Londoners were living with and beyond cancer. With the incidence of cancer rising to 1 in 2 people, this number is set to rise significantly. Patients with a recent […]
Future NHS Collaboration Platform There are several useful forums to join in the ‘Future NHS Collaboration Platform’ website. Here you will find colleagues working across our health and social care systems around the country and locally, sharing best practice, asking questions and generating discussions around key topics relating to care homes. This is a really […]
Capacity Tracker is a secure online tool developed nationally as the single way for care providers to share up to date information on number of beds available for residents, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, staffing levels (number of staff) and the number of residents with COVID-19 to help homes manage during the COVID-19 period. The […]
Advanced Care Planning and Coordinate my Care (CMC) Conversations around end of life are challenging, particularly in these difficult times. Residents may want to express their wishes in relation to what care they want if they become unwell. [ Click here for further information and guidance COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\Advance Care Planning and Coordinate my […]
Supporting your residents with learning disabilities People with learning disabilities may be at greater risk of infection because of other health conditions or routines and/or behaviours. It is important that staff are aware of the risks to each person and reduce them as much as possible. For further guidance and resources click here – [ […]
Testing of residents and staff, in combination with effective infection control measures, supports prevention and control of Covid-19 in care homes. [ COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\Testing residents and staff.pptx – missing resource ] Further resources Home testing: fact sheet : [ COVID-19\DHSC Coronavirus National Testing Programme.pdf – missing resource ] Easy guide: How can you […]
PPE and escalating your supply issues How to access additional support to order PPE supplies [ COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\PPE & escalating supply issues.pptx – missing resource ] Personal Protective Equipment Strategy Admission and Care of Patients in a Care Home during COVID-19 Donning and doffing Different types of PPE are worn depending on the […]
[COVID-19\Suspected Coronavirus Care Pathway 2020.pptx – Missing resource] This pathway is a consolidation of existing national and regional guidance and resources currently available to you. It is designed to complement and not replace local guidance and professional judgement. This document is accurate as of 26th May 2020. [COVID-19\1b. STARLINES LOGO – PNG.png – missing resource] […]
This section contains national and regional guidance and resources developed for the care sector; from sources such as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public Health England (PHE) NHS England & Improvement (NHSE/I) and Healthy London Partnership. You will find information aimed to support your care home, staff and residents in response to […]
This section contains national and regional information and guidance developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public Health England (PHE) NHS England & Improvement (NHSE/I) and Healthy London Partnership. To download the full Care Home Resource Pack click here – COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\Care Home Resource Pack 2.0 FINAL.pdf To download the […]
Thank you for all the support for our #AskAboutAsthma campaign week on keeping children’s asthma under control particularly more so this year due to the coronavirus and this second wave. Below you will find links to our blogs, podcasts, webinar recordings and slides from the campaign programme. Blogs Using all of the rainbow – painting […]
In 2018 and 2019 the NHS England and NHS Improvement Mental Health System Improvement Team (MH SIT) undertook reviews in 7 London boroughs of NHS commissioned children and young people’s mental health (CYPMH) provision. The reviews focused on the delivery of evidence-based treatment pathways and the standards for CYP access expansion and outcomes. We are […]
GatewayC’s Improving Early Diagnosis In this webinar, GatewayC met Dr Anthony Cunliffe, Joint National Lead Macmillan GP Adviser, and Dr Ben Noble, East Midlands Cancer Alliance and Cancer Research UK GP Cancer Lead, who answered key questions from our audience. These questions included: If patients don’t meet the two-week wait criteria, can you still refer […]
Cancer prevention training courses There are many things that the public can do in order to reduce the risk of cancer, including not smoking, healthy eating and drinking, drinking less alcohol, keeping a healthy weight, being more active and staying safe in the sun. A number of courses have been developed by Royal colleges and […]