Please take the time to read this guidance on how to treat patients presenting with respiratory infections caused by the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus. You will be aware of the evolving situation in China where, as of 23rd January 2020 it has been reported that around 583 people have been identified with respiratory infections caused by a Novel Coronavirus. Please read the below documents by Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer...
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A new film highlighting the vital role of the Community Nurse has been launched to encourage more people into Community Nursing. The film has been produced by our partners the national nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) together with Health Education England (HEE) and perfectly demonstrates the expertise, autonomy and level of skill required to work as a Community Nurse. The nine-minute film compassionately shows Community and District Nurses...
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Today we come together to celebrate a century of Nurse registration. On  23rd December 1919 Parliament passed The Nursing Registration Act meaning that for the first time Nursing was recognised as a profession. Nurse, Ethel Gordon Fenwick a former Matron of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London spent 30 years campaigning for Nursing to be recognised as a profession. Ethel felt it was vitally important for patients to know that anyone...
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The importance and value of the District Nursing service should not be overlooked in the debate about delivering the best possible healthcare for patients within their own homes. Last month GPs voted to end home visits as part of their contract at the Local Medical Committees Conference in London. They cited a lack of capacity and the belief that other health care professionals, such as Advanced Practitioners, Paramedics and Physician Associates,...
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With Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays just around the corner we want to make sure we process your timesheets as quickly as possible. Please take a few minutes to read our festive timesheet deadlines. If you currently use an umbrella company you will need to check with them as their payroll deadlines may differ to our Hallam Medical PAYE.   Christmas timesheets Timesheets will need to be submitted by:...
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This weekend it was reported GPs have voted to reduce visits to patients’ homes. During a meeting of the English Medical Committee, Doctors supported the proposal to reduce home visits. This means The British Medical Association (BMA) will now lobby NHS England to stop home visits being a contractual obligation. On Saturday BBC News reports said: “According to NHS Digital, in one month in 2018, GPs in England made 238,579 home...
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