Tips of the Month July 2021
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.
We've produced a poster to help practices remind patients that masks are still required after 19 July, following successful campaigning for stronger NHS messaging.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) July 16, 2021
More details: https://t.co/fH10ICBsyZ
Poster download: https://t.co/Y9jvlmJhTC pic.twitter.com/FGdaSb5tO5
Last updated : 20 Jul 2021NHS England's Covid-19 SOP for general practice was withdrawn yesterday, although there is an expectation from them that parts of it continue having become "standard practice" or being covered by other guidance. Full letter here: https://t.co/7CFPaIhGKJ
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) July 20, 2021
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