30 March 2021 · This page summarises and signposts to medicine related guidance we’re aware of from professional and government bodies relating to coronavirus and nutritional and inherited metabolic…
18 February 2021 · During COVID-19, oxygen in care homes for those with underlying lung conditions may be more needed than normal. Its use needs to be managed by appropriate teams
9 February 2021 · Consider three steps when planning access to end of life care medicines in out-of-hospital settings during a pandemic. Four practice points are also shared.
14 November 2020 · This edition of NICE Bites reflects current NICE guidance (as at November 2020). Please go to NICE to check for any recent updates to this…
14 September 2020 · This Medicines Q&A provides information on thickening agents and describes factors that may influence the choice of product including differences between starch-based and gum-based thickening…
9 September 2020 · This updated Medicines Q&A is a quick reference summary to different types of enteral feeding tubes, in relation to medication issues. Not all enteral feeding…
10 August 2020 · In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have opened…
10 August 2020 · Questions are frequently asked around the use of Patient Group Direction (PGDs) use in End of Life Care (EoLC). As with any other patient pathway…
22 July 2020 · During the Covid 19 pandemic it was vital to develop safe new ways of providing services to care home residents, whilst face to face interaction…