April 2021
Pathology Services Updated link to latest Pathology Directory
Constipation – Children New page with paediatric constipation management and referral advice
Post COVID Syndrome (Long COVID) Additional information for health professionals on returning to work
Adult Neurodevelopment Service (ANDS) Information about MIND Community Adult Autism Support Service (CAASS)
Consultant Connect Link to latest newsletter
Hearing Loss (Deafness) Updated Adult Hearing Services (AQP) information across the CCG
Pathology Services Link to Pathology Hints & Tips Newsletter
HM Coroner Service New online referral portal for Warwickshire Coroner
March 2021
Mental Health Children & Young People Updated information about new KOOTH online support for children and young people
Post Covid Syndrome (Long Covid) Link to non-medical support group
Consultant Connect – Telephone Advice & Guidance Updated link including new CPD information
Advice & Guidance from Secondary Care Updated Consultant Connect information (CPD accreditation with use)
GP Gateway Homepage Enhanced layout with longer record of recent updates
Knee pain (Adults) Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Shoulder pain Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Trigger finger – Adults Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Hip pain (Adults) Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Elbow pain Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Community Physiotherapy (MSK) Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Foot Pain Referral for injection available in Community Physiotherapy in low risk patient groups
Specialist Community Respiratory Service for Children & Young People New page detailing referral criteria for paediatric respiratory physio in children with complex comorbidities
Community Paediatrics Index Page Updated links
Infertility – Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA) New page detailing referral for andrology testing
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) Details of new service
Faecal Immunological Blood Testing Guidance (FIT) Updated link to EMIS GP walkthrough YouTube video of FIT test request process
Primary Care Initiation of DOACs for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Addition of link to Area Prescribing Committee advice sheet
NetFormulary (APC) – A Simple Guide A basic navigation guide for the APC NetFormulary
Ultrasound (Non Obstetric Ultrasound Service) Diagnostic Ultrasound Coventry Updated information. DUC Holbrooks provider no longer providing this service from 1 April 2021
Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) Corrected referral email address
DEXA Scanning Updated page. DEXA scanning no longer available at City of Coventry Health Centre. Forms removed
Transient Ischaemic Attack and Stroke (aged over 16) Minor wording changes to referral form
February 2021
Learning Disability Health Checks Update document links
Learning Disability Updated contact details and details of the LeDeR Programme to notify deaths for review of practice
Lymphoedema Updated contact details for st Giles Hospice Litchfield. Updated new referral form
Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub New post with access to recent newsletters on one convenient page
Vasectomy Updated referral information to AQP services (including self referral)
Young Persons Mental Health Updated list of Mental Health workers in schools offering support including CBT
Hypertension Updated links – removal of non functioning Area Prescribing Committee link
Falls Service (Physiotherapy & Secondary Care Referral) Updated referral information and referral via ISPA
Dementia Teams Referral Updated Psychiatry Advice Line number
Knee pain (Adults) Referral for injection not available
Shoulder pain Referral for injection not available
Trigger finger – Adults Referral for steroid injection not available
Hip pain (Adults) Referral for injection not available
Elbow pain Referral for injection not available
Community Physiotherapy (MSK) Referral for injection not available
Foot Pain Referral for injection not available
Community Ambulatory ECG (Holter & Event recorder) Updated availability
Death Certification & Cremation Forms Updated December 2020 guidance for doctors on completing death certificates
Homelessness & Primary Care New page with useful information, support and resources regarding homelessness
Migrant Health New page with useful NHS sourced links
GI Lower – 2WW Clarification of when and how to request FIT referral with 2WW criteria
Learning Disability COVID-19 Vaccination resources and links
January 2021
Young Person’s Mental Health New page collating resources for young people and others
Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Updated content contact details and referral forms
Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Secondary Care (UHCW) Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service Unavailable due to retirement vacancy. Please do not refer into this service
2WW Gynaecology New referral criteria and referral form
Post Coital Bleeding New page.Referral and management advice for PCB Ectropion and abnormal appearance of cervix
2WW Guidance General update
Adult Mental Health Updated link to Every Mind Matters for useful support links during COVID-19
SAU Surgical Assessment Unit New Direct LIne and amended hours of availability
Post COVID Syndrome Clarification of Respiratory Medicine as host referral speciality for this MDT Clinic
Dietetics Home Page Updated information and addition of Paediatric Dietician UHCW section
Acute Kidney Injury Updated information and links
Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) Updated referral criteria and contact information
Hearing Loss (Deafness) Updated e-Referral information for Outside Clinic
Dementia – Admiral Nurse Service General update
COVID Oximetry@home Referral for monitoring COVID / suspected COVID patients at risk of admission by pulse oximetry
Advanced Decision to Refuse Treatment Addition to ReSPECT page to include further Advanced Decision information, poster and links
December 2020
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
Back Pain: Suspected Ankylosing Spondylitis & Spondyloarthritis New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
Positive Antinuclear Antibodies ANA New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
Gout New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
Connective Tissue Diseases New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
Giant Cell Arteritis New page linked to MSK Rheumatology
MSK Rheumatology Updated referral information
Bronchiolitis Updated information
NHS England General Practice Homepage General updates
Paediatric Dietetics Updated Rugby contact information
Breast Screening Updated referral email address for high risk cases seen by Clinical genetics
Post COVID Syndrome Referral New provisional referral page for Post COVID syndrome
Post COVID Syndrome Pathway New provisional pathway for referral of Adult Post COVID Syndrome
November 2020
The Myton Hospices Updated service and referral information
MSK Rheumatology New page including inflammatory disorders including Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis
Rheumatology – Early Arthritis Revision of page. See new page MSK Rheumatology
Audiology Complex Direct Referral Service Updated referral and exclusion information
Sleepstation Online CBT-i referral for sleep problems in over 18s
TIA & Stroke Referral (over 16) Amended NICE compliant referral pathway and referral forms
NHS England General Practice Updates
Advance Care Planning & ReSPECT Forms Additional information for help in advance decision making with the help of MyDecisions.org.uk
Community Nurses New E-mail referral address
October 2020
Dietetics / Dietician Home Page Updated information regarding oral nutritional support
Prescribing Support – Medicines Optimisation Information and leaflet on needles lancets and sharps in diabetes. Oral Nutritional Support (ONS) information
Area Diabetes Resource Page Information on prescribing needles, sharps boxes, sharps collection
Advice & Guidance Consultant Connect Updated Consultant Connect information
West Midlands Ambulance Service – Patient Transport Services Updated page
Blood test appointments on line COVID-19 updated information
NHS Eye Care Services Updated location information
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Updated referral, availability and contact details for community service
NHS England Primary Care Homepage Shortcut to NHS England website for General Practice updates
DEXA Scanning Contractual update regarding DEXA scanning at City of Coventry Health Centre
Stoma Care New page with stoma care and lifestyle advice
Breast – 2WW Update including Breast Pain Pathway
Breast Symptoms Update including Breast Pain Pathway
Advance Care Planning & ReSPECT Forms Updated page with link to latest Version 3.1 ReSPECT Form
School Health & Wellbeing Updated Parental Advice contact details
Adult Mental Health Information on reorganisation of services introducing 3 Mental Health Access Hubs across Coventry & Warwickshire. Referral process unaltered
September 2020
Community Ambulatory ECG Holter & Event Monitoring Covid-19 update on provision of services
Ophthalmology & Eye Casualty Updated URGENT referral information Revised GP direct contact number
Dyspepsia & GORD Updated information regarding open-access endoscopy Bar-None Services at SWFT
Cancer Resource Page Link to information about Cancer Information & Support Service located in main reception UHCW
Primary Care Cancer Newsletter September 2020
Learning Disabilities Annual Health Checks New page with Covid-19 related information and linked documents
Learning Disabilities Updated Rugby and Warwickshire support information and new link to LD Annual Health Check page
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Updated post COVID-19 detail
Retinal Disorders Updated links for Anti-VEGF therapy new providers
August 2020
Clinical Genetics Updated links to breast chapter
Breast Screening Updated page
Breast 2WW Updated links with FH Breast Cancer
Breast Symptoms Updated links with FH Breast Cancer
The Myton Hospices Updated statement regarding services post Covid-19
Shoulder Pain Revised management and referral advice
Paediatric Chest Pain New page. Management and referral advice
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) & Stroke Updated management advice in line with NICE guidance
Retinal Disorders Update on Anti-VEGF therapy new providers
Ophthalmology & Eye Casualty Updated contact information and patient leaflet
July 2020
Prescribing Support New resource page for Medicinies Optimisation
Retinal Disorders New alternative provider of Anti- VEGF therapy
Samaritans New dedicated page and referral form link with updated embedded links in other mental health resource pages
Epistaxis Clarification of referral guidelines
Transient Ischaemic Attack Updated page, revised referral email addresses, revised referral forms
FIT Testing New video about FIT and early detection of colorectal cancer
Ophthalmology 2WW Revised wording Referral route via Head & Neck 2WW
Diabetes Prevention Programme Revised referral criteria (HBA1c blood test within 24 months)
Safeguarding Children Revised page with resources links and referral information
Safeguarding Platform for Adults and Children Revised page with shortcuts to essential tools and information
Lower GI 2WW Redefined referral criteria and form
Domestic Violence Updated REFUGE information for Rugby and Warwickshire
Paediatric Hypermobility & Joint Pain New page detailing management and referral advice
Breast 2WW Redefined referral criteria and form
PAVs Paramedic Visiting Service Revision of referral arrangements. Online booking for EMIS practices
June 2020
Male Circumcision Revision of page Confirmation of policy
Complementary & Alternative Therapies Revision of page Confirmation of policy
Hallux Valgus Revised Low Priority Procedure Policy
Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children (RAP) Management and referral advice
Cancer of Unknown Primary Services Referral advice
Tumour Markers in Cancer Diagnosis Guide to using tumour markers in cancer diagnosis
Cancer resource page Updated links
Coventry & Warwickshire Health and Care Partnership Targeting improvement in early cancer diagnosis and survival locally. Library of cancer newsletters
Infectious Diseases Updated contact details
Tattoo removal Updated policy
Laser Treatment of Certain Skin Conditions New page explaining policy
Benign skin lesions Review of policy
Abdominoplasty Revision of policy
Pinnaplasty Revision of policy
Aesthetics Policy Revision of policy with table of shortcuts to aesthetic treatments
Infectious Diseases & Tuberculosis (TB) Revision of local TB information
Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) Revision of conditions accepted by SAU
Breast enlargement reduction & revision Commissioning policy update
Face Lifts & Brow Lifts Commissioning policy update
Vulvovaginitis in Children New page on differential diagnosis and treatment
May 2020
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Paediatric) Revised guidance
COVID-19 Team App Link to new App developed locally as a resource for medical staff and patients
Contraception & Sexual Health (Integrated Sexual Health) COVID-19 link to relevant information
Pain Management Updated page and content
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Covid-19 update
Gastroenterology Covid-19 related management advice
Management of Gynae Problems During Pandemic Covid-19 related amendments from on line teaching & links to RCOG resources
Squint (Adults) Updated
Raised Intra Ocular Pressure Updated
Ophthalmic Survival Manual Updated
Cataract Removal in Adults Updated
Chalazion Updated
Macular Problems Updated
NHS Eye Care Services Updated
Blepharoplasty Updated
Adult Mental Health Updated COVID-19 Mental Health information
Consultant Connect Update on Consultant Connect App & Tele Dermatology & Photo Ophthalmology
Advance Care Planning & ReSPECT Forms COVID-19 Bereavement support update
Paramedic Acute Visiting Service (PAVS) Updated poster and referral flowchart
Death Certification & Cremation Forms Updated verification of death information
Paramedic Acute Visiting Service Updated information
Dental Treatment in an Emergency Update following Covid-19 restrictions
GP Liaison Referral email attached
April 2020
Podiatry (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Community Services (CWPT) COVID-19 impact statement
Tissue Viability (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Community Dermatology Services (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Community Gynaecology Services (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Continence Services (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Community Physiotherapy (CWPT) COVID-19 update
Death Certificates & Cremation Forms Important updates and contact information. Updated Registrar information
Palliative Care Urgent updates regarding COVID-19 EOLC. New e-Learning for Health resource on breaking bad news. New electronic ReSPECT form. UPDATED EMERGENCY PHARMACY DETAILS (28 April 2020)
Paediatric Epilepsy / First Seizure Guidelines New page with advice and referral guidelines
COVID-19 Medicines Monitoring Interim advice on methotrexate, lithium, hydroxychloroquine, DMARDs
Diabetes Prevention Programme Updated provider information (COVID-19 relevant)
Social Prescribing New COVID-19 links for home deliveries for vulnerable patients
FGM Updated referral details for gynaecology and obstetrics
Advance Care Planning & ReSPECT Forms COVID-19 related updates with care planning, ReSPECT forms and electronic form
Home Oxygen New updates regarding oxygen supply for EOLC, Out of Hours and COVID-19 alliation
The Myton Hospices COVID-19 related statement
Ophthalmology & Eye Casualty New arrangements for referral and opening hours with eye related cases. Images now visualised on Consultant Connect for Advice & Guidance
March 2020
Coronavirus Updated resources
Palliative Care Update on alternative EOLC drugs during COVID-19 drug disruption
Learning Disabilities New page with referral information, resources and local signposting information
Dementia Connect Updated Dementia Pop Up Clinic & Navigator page with information about a new Alzheimers Society remote contact advice and monitoring service for patients with dementia
Chronic Pain – Opioid Management New page from Medicines Management with resources for pain management and rationalisation of opiate use
Diabetes Prevention Programme New provider information from April 2020. New referral form
Carers Trust Heart of England Updated contact phone number and referral form (Coventry)
Community Dental Service Correction of link to referral form
Pathology Directory Replacement pathology directory of tests and services 2020
February 2020
Fitter futures – Strength & Balance programme New page for Warwickshire patients at risk of falls with additional link on Exercise & Healthy Lifestyle page
Exercise & Healthy Lifestyle Updated Warwickshire information
Safe Haven New page regarding a new community mental wellbeing facility in Coventry
Adult Mental Health updated links to Coventry Safe Haven, Drugs & Alcohol Services for Young People
Drugs & Alcohol Services (Young People) updated page with revised Coventry referral information. Includes joint leaflet for Coventry and Rugby services
School Health & Wellbeing updated page with new Coventry referral criteria to reflect reorganised services under SWFT
Community Paediatrics new dedicated page with referral criteria for Coventry & Warwickshire. Updated Community Paediatrics Index Link Page
Jaundice & Liver Disease comprehensive review, management algorithms, liver screen, hepatitis referrals
Cancer Resource Page new link to Online Training (Gateway-C endorsed by MacMillan and PHE)
Coronavirus 2019-nCov updated advice and terminology from Gov.uk
Notification of Infectious Diseases Updated referral forms with local contacts and email address (NOIDs Form 2019)
Continuing Healthcare Assessment (CHC) Updated page contacts and links
Type 1 Diabetes (Paediatric) new section on prescribing advice
Adult Mental Health new updated link for Memory Clinic
Memory Clinic Updated Memory Clinic referral criteria
Enuresis (Paediatric) updated referral process. Referral to School Nursing Service for Tier 1 advice. Updated Compass details (Rugby)
January 2020
Diabetes / DESMOND (resource page) updated contact details for GP Alliance coordinated DESMOND programme
Coronavirus updated PHE and GOV.UK advice for professionals and patients
Early Intervention in Psychosis (aged 14-65) Updated page including revised psychosis screening document with helpful questions
Rainbow Partnership New page LGBT+ support and advice
Family Nurse Partnership updated contact details for Coventry Rugby and North Warwickshire
Ambulatory ECG Clinics updated clinic details and patient leaflet
2WW Ophthalmology updated referral form
2WW Orthopaedics updated referral form
2WW Haematology updated referral form
2WW Paediatrics updated referral form
2WW Brain & Spinal Cord updated referral form
Chest Wall Deformity aesthetic policy policy confirmation that surgery is not routinely funded
Hernia Surgery emphasis on ALL female groin hernias to be referred due to increased risk (exception to hernia policy)
Pathology Services new page with shortcuts to existing pathology information. Refreshed information on content pages
Notification of Infectious Diseases updated content and referral form
December 2019
Bariatric & Obesity Surgery updated page with details of new referral route for patients having had previous bariatric surgery
Paediatric Allergy Service updated referral and contact information
Community Gynaecology Service updated Rugby & South Warwickshire information. Shortcuts to patient information leaflets. Amended endometrial polyp referral advice
Sleep Clinic updated information about fast track process for referring vocational drivers
Anal Fissure conservative management and referral advice
Anal Fistula conservative management and referral advice
Anal itch (Pruritus ani) conservative management and referral advice
Anal sepsis conservative management and referral advice
Anal (skin) tags conservative management and referral advice
Pilonidal sinus conservative management and referral advice
Family history of bowel cancer referral advice
November 2019
Anticoagulation Clinic updated page to reflect new DOAC prescribing page
Jaundice (Neonatal) updated contact details and supervising consultant
Cancer Screening & Early Diagnosis new page with useful links to tools and resources including Cancer Research UK facilitator information
Back & Neck Pain revision of aspirational timeframes to reflect local delivery difficulties
Bereavement Support contact details for Bereavement Point for support in coping after death of a loved one
Artificial Eye updated referral information and background information
Adult Social Care new referral process in Coventry
Adult Dietetics / Dietician new central homepage for dietician resources
Bereavement Point information about bereavement support in Coventry & Rugby
October 2019
Electrolyte Abnormalities updates to algorithms. New HYPERNATRAEMIA algorithm
The Myton Hospices updated page with new links to referral forms
Lymphoedema updated page with new information and links to referral forms
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Intermittent Claudication updated referral information and exclusion criteria
Prolapse update of indications for referral
Paramedic Acute Visiting Service new page with new referral forms for Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance commissioned service
Primary Initiation of DOACS in Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care new page with guidance, links to initiation forms and details of DOAC Enhanced Service for stroke prevention
September 2019
Back & Neck Pain amendment to scenario 2. Physio to request and review MRI result. Addition of Dr Hiten Mehta (Clinical Lead Radiology) as collaborator
Back & Neck Pain amendment to scenario 2. Physio to request and review MRI result. Addition of Dr Hiten Mehta (Clinical Lead Radiology) as collaborator
Paediatric Dermatology Service New page
Community Paediatrics Index Page Minor amendments to linked pages
Fertility Problems minor amendment to referral details
Type 1 Diabetes Paediatric Referral Pathway rapid referral guidance to reduce the risks of DKA
Boost Your Wellbeing self help section on Mental Health page
Cervical Cytology information about transition from liquid based cytology to High Risk HPV based method
Gp Liaison Page changes to referral requirements to UHCW Urgent Referrals including copies of cover / direction stationery
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service minor update to contact details
Varicose Veins minor amendment to wording of classification of Class 3 veins
August 2019
Integrated Neighbourhood Team – page and forms removed following decommissioning of the service
Enuresis updated Rugby referral contact details
Domestic Violence updated patient and GP support information, contact information, victim and perpetrator support
Shoulder Pain updated information on recurrent dislocation. Primary Care MRI no longer advised
School Health & Wellbeing updated Warwickshire referral information
Community Paediatrics Index Page a table of shortcuts to common paediatric problems, Gateway pages and referral forms
Urinary Tract Infection specific guidelines regarding the use of dipsticks and over diagnosis of infection with consequent overuse of antibiotics
Contraception & Sexual Health comprehensive overhaul of Integrated Sexual Health Service information. Psychosexual counselling now offered
Vitamin D Deficiency new page giving guidance in vitamin D deficiency
Urgent Adult Dermatology Service new page giving electronic referral service details
July 2019
Sharps / Needlestick Injury revised guidelines
Abnormal Biochemistry (Notification of Abnormal Results) new reference page
Zika Virus Testing in Pregnancy routine update
Ebola Virus routine update
HIV Testing Clinical Algorithm routine update
Paediatric Orthopaedic Problems including Scoliosis new scoliosis section
Intermittent Claudication (Peripheral Arterial Disease) new page
Pre-School Squint (Community Orthoptics) updated referral details
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) updated referral guidelines
Audiology Complex Direct Referral Service updated tinnitus referral criteria
Social Prescribing in Primary Care new Coventry page consolidated with Rugby information
HM Coroner Service new page and updated contact links and referral forms
June 2019
Eczema Guidelines revised guidelines
Dementia Care – Admiral Nurses updated forms
National Bereavement Care Pathway – support in Rugby & Coventry new support group
Care Companion new online support for carers
Family Hubs and Children & Family Centres contact information and Early Help Referral Form
Back and Neck Pain updated scenario 2 with revised indication for MRI scan
Faecal Occult Blood Testing (FIT) new guidance includes Unexplained Thrombocytosis including new forms
May 2019
Gender Identity Clinic referral information
Termination of Pregnancy new provider and referral forms BPAS
Neurophysiology – Nerve Conduction new page and referral information
Psoriasis updated guidance
Colposcopy Service For Difficult Smears new page about UHCW service
Back & Neck Pain new page including detailed referral guidance
Low Priority Procedures extensive policy update and revised forms
DESMOND referral for newly diagnosed diabetes revised forms for new provider