Category Public health
Showing: Guidance Include news and events
Topics:Collective action & GPCContracts & fundingPCNs & neighbourhoodsVaccinations & screeningPrescribing & medicinesReferrals & hospital servicesPublic healthIT, data & cyber securityWorkforce & employmentCQC, regulation & governancePCSE & patient registrationFees & non-NHS workPremises & estatesWellbeing & supportBLMC news
Tick-borne encephalitis in the UK: UKHSA briefing
Human cases of tick-borne encephalitis are rising, mainly in southern England. UKHSA sets out what clinicians should look out for.
Safer sleep guidance for childcare settings
Updated DfE and Lullaby Trust safer sleep guidance for early years and childcare settings, part of the EYFS framework from September 2026.
National Kidney Federation: free kidney health leaflets for practices
Free CKD awareness leaflets for GP practices and patients to support early detection of kidney disease.
Mencap Check and Connect: more people with a learning disability getting annual health checks
Midland Mencap is partnering with Birmingham practices to help people with a learning disability register and attend their annual health check.
Stop smoking CO monitors: D-piece replacement and cleaning
Game of Stones: free weight loss support for adults with type 2 diabetes
A free, 12-month, evidence-based community programme across Birmingham to help adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight.
Learning disability annual health checks: new video to boost uptake
A system-wide video with families and people with lived experience, to help practices increase uptake of annual health checks (age 14+).
Baby and Me: perinatal mental health drop-ins in Birmingham Family Hubs
Weekly emotional wellbeing drop-ins for expectant parents and parents of babies up to 2, with no referral needed.