GPs forced to reorganise tests after ‘major’ delays at trust make 2,500 samples unusable
Major pathology delays at one trust made 2,500 samples unusable, forcing repeat tests.
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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.
Capsule sponge webinar (West Midlands Cancer Alliance), 15 September
How the capsule sponge test can help detect Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer earlier.
Prostate Cancer UK webinar: early detection and Black health equity, 24 September
A lunchtime webinar on prostate cancer early detection and inequalities in the West Midlands.
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.
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.
NHS Central and South Genomics mailing list
Clinicians can sign up for operational updates on genomic testing from the regional genomic medicine service.
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.