Black Country Pathology: delays to faecal elastase results
An equipment issue caused a two-week backlog in faecal elastase analysis at BCPS.
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UHB laboratory: minimum information on specimens and request forms
A reminder of the essential identification details that must be on every specimen and request form sent to University Hospitals Birmingham, or it may be rejected.
GatewayC: new early cancer diagnosis resources
GatewayC, the NHS-funded early cancer diagnosis resource, regularly publishes new "cancer keys" and courses for primary care.
Maternal medicine network webinar: medical problems in pregnancy, 24 June
A webinar by a consultant obstetric physician on investigating and treating medical problems in pregnancy, with case reviews.
Paediatric breast lump pathway relaunched
The West Midlands Cancer Alliance relaunched its pathway for breast lumps in children and young people, with webinar slides and the PiP paediatric guidelines app.
Referring and prescribing guidance for children and young people’s gender care
Guidance on referral and prescribing for children and young people's gender care, clarifying primary care's role.
GPs ‘under pressure’ to diagnose autism and ADHD for benefit entitlement, report finds
A report says GPs face pressure to diagnose autism and ADHD linked to benefit entitlement.
James’ Place: new service for suicidal men opens in Harborne
James' Place in Harborne supports men across the West Midlands who are feeling suicidal. It accepts self, family and professional referrals.
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme – Digital pre-invitations rollout
Digital bowel screening pre-invitations now cover all regions of England.
Targeted prostate cancer screening programme recommendation accepted
Ministers accepted a targeted prostate cancer screening programme for men with a BRCA2 variant and relevant family history.