Long COVID peer support group in Birmingham
An in-person monthly group at Sense for people living with long COVID.
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One-stop asthma clinic for children in East Birmingham
A Birmingham Children's Hospital clinic at Washwood Heath that tests, diagnoses and treats children with breathing problems in one appointment.
IRIS domestic abuse referrals: waiting list
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid's IRIS service currently has a waiting list because of high demand from practices.
Community pharmacy hypertension case-finding: referral changes from 3 September
From 3 September, practices can only refer patients without a hypertension diagnosis who haven't had a BP check in 5 years. ABPM is for adults aged 40+.
Prostate cancer: when family history should prompt assessment
A DHSC letter on handling patient questions about PSA testing and family history as prostate screening develops.
Community pharmacy hypertension case-finding: changes from 3 September
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.
UHB pathology: please return unused Indexor racks
UHB is short of Indexor sample racks. Return unused racks and lids via the pathology driver.
Walk-in blood tests for South Birmingham and Solihull patients (reminder)
InHealth runs appointment-free phlebotomy at Chelmsley Wood and another CDC site for registered patients aged 16+ from South Birmingham and Solihull practices.
Maternity self-referral portal: practices can refer on patients’ behalf
Pregnant women in BSol can self-refer for maternity care through the single point of access. Practices can submit referrals for those who can't.