Flu vaccination: simple text information
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an illustrated simple text version of the leaflets for the adult and child flu programme aimed at those with low literacy.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/easy-read-childhood-nasal-flu-leaflet
GP online services toolkit
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in collaboration with NHS England has developed a toolkit to help practices provide GP online services effectively, efficiently, safely and securely. The Toolkit includes examples which demonstrate how GP online services can empower patients to take greater control of the management of their health conditions.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=13455
Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. It aims to improve management and quality of life for people living with the condition.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng226
Travel Health Pro advice line opening hours
The Travel Health Pro advice line will be open from 15.00hrs to 17.30hrs on Wednesdays, for a trial period. The advice line is for health professionals who have queries about travel scenarios that involve either complex itineraries or travellers with special health needs.
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/669/telephone-advice-line--changed-opening-hours
Promoting menstrual wellbeing
The Royal College of Nursing has published guidance on promoting menstrual wellbeing. It includes information on the common causes of menstrual disorders, and describes initial investigations and early treatment management.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/promoting-menstrual-wellbeing-uk-pub-010-375
Antibiotic awareness: toolkit for healthcare professionals in England
UKHSA have updated resources for planning World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) and European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) activities for healthcare providers.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england#full-publication-update-history
Vaccine Update: flu edition
UKHSA's Vaccine Update has published a special flu edition, providing comprehensive coverage of all the important issues surrounding this year's flu season, including eligibility, which vaccine to offer and ordering publications.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vaccine-update-issue-332-october-2022-flu-special-edition
CPD
MA Healthcare, the publisher of Practice Nursing, offers a revalidation resource for both nurses and midwives. CPD Launchpad offers a free e-portfolio to help you record your CPD and practice hours, as well as a wide range of content to promote reflection. You can register and use CPD Launchpad straight away, and if you're a subscriber to Practice Nursing, you can access extra content to help build up your personal CPD hours. Register at CPD-Launchpad.co.uk