Tips of the month January 2022
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
💡 The @LondonAssembly are looking for help from those in contact with vulnerable households, such as GPs, to encourage more people to access the Warmer Homes fund.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 19, 2022
Full information from @LDN_gov👇https://t.co/TD9M2RGxMt
Last updated : 19 Jan 2022💡Practices involved in running vaccination centres should be aware that certain post-thaw expiry dates of Comirnaty vials may be extended from 31 to 45 days.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 18, 2022
Full guidance from @NHSEngland👇https://t.co/Ktu7RBPB1c
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