March 2020
Death Certificate & Cremation Guidance Covid-19 Interim changes
Individual Funding Request (IFR) updated page and contact details
Eye Casualty & Outpatient changes Covid-19 response
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