UHB cortisol reports: new interpretive comment from 3 August
The comment on UHB cortisol reports now states expected early morning values (102–535 nmol/L). The assay, reference range and thresholds are unchanged.
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Navigating the Wait: support for families waiting for autism assessment (Pathway Project)
A BCHC, Sense and KRA partnership offering support to children and families waiting for health and social care services.
Community Urgent Eyecare Service: waiting room video
A video for waiting room screens promoting CUES and the eye symptoms to look out for.
Maternal Mental Health Service: use the 2026 referral form
The service is receiving inappropriate referrals that delay urgent care. Remove old forms from templates and use the 2026 version.
Concealed pregnancy: when to request a serum hCG
After a multi-provider incident, where pregnancy is still suspected despite negative urine tests, a serum hCG can be requested in rare circumstances.
Hot weather can falsely lower potassium results
Temperature changes affect sample integrity and can cause pseudo-hypokalaemia in summer. Interpret unexpected potassium results with caution.
Depression Research and Advice Clinic: patient leaflet and waiting room video
A patient information sheet and short waiting room video encouraging patients to come forward to, or self-refer to, the DRAC.
Headsmart GP: brain tumour symptom toolkit
The Brain Tumour Charity's Headsmart GP toolkit, being piloted in the West Midlands, helps teams spot subtle combinations of brain tumour symptoms.
Gender care for children and young people: referral and prescribing guidance
Walk-in blood tests for South Birmingham and Solihull patients
InHealth runs an appointment-free community phlebotomy service at two diagnostic centres, open to registered patients aged 16+ from South Birmingham and Solihull practices.