The following received from NW London NHS …
… more >>>BRCA testing for those with Jewish ancestry
We are reaching out to inform you about an important NHS initiative – the free BRCA testing programme specifically for individuals with Jewish ancestry (at least 1 Jewish grandparent). Early detection of BRCA gene mutations can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers as preventative action can be taken.
Yet again the NHS is urging eligible females to go for their cervical screening when invited. Acceptance rates are under 66% in women aged 25-49, rising to 74% among 50-64 age group. That means millions of women are missing out on a simple, free, cancer screening.
NHS article at https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/06/nhs-urges-more-women-to-take-up-cervical-screening-invitations/.
Whooping Cough is out there and case rates are (relatively) high compared with most rcenet years. So here’s an interesting critique of the UKHSA’s “keep calm” message.
Whooping cough – have UKHSA got the framing right?
Finally CQC have published the (summary of) their inspection of the Practice last January.
Find the report online at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-559846295.
Not that it tells you a lot!
But why does this take almost 6 months?
This from the NHS …
Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-important-and-the-safest-way-to-protect-yourself/
Cases of Whopping Cough (Pertussis) are continuing to rise across the country – and it can be a killer, especially for the very young.
Received this from NWL NHS …
… more >>>Are you passionate about health and want to make a difference?
If you’re a resident of North West London and have the NHS 111 service, we need your insight!
Join the NHS 111 Patient Advisory Group, managed by the London Ambulance Service and the NW London Integrated Care Board, and play a key role in improving our healthcare services.
The latest issue of our useful guide What’s Where near Barnabas is now available online at https://barnabasvoices.org.uk/docs/Whats_Where_near_Barnabas.pdf
The latest, March 2024, issue of the Practice’s newsletter Barnabas Bulletin is now available.
Find it here with the usual link https://barnabasvoices.org.uk/docs/Barnabas_Bulletin.pdf or via the back numbers page, https://barnabasvoices.org.uk/barnabas-bulletin-back-numbers/.
IMPORTANT UPDATE on the previously communicated Same Day Care proposals from NWL NHS …
I have been informed by our Practice Manager that the proposals for Same Day GP Care have been postponed for (at least) a year, pending further discussion and consultation.
However I propose that we still discuss this at our Open Meeting on 20/03, so we are in a position to input quickly to any forthcoming consultation.… more >>>
