Covid-19 - Useful Links and Resources (inc Primary Care Bulletins)

Primary Care Bulletins

Bulletins are regularly sent out from NHSE covering Covid-19 issues and updates. You can sign up to have these sent direct to your inbox.

Previous bulletin issues can be found on NHSE website at:- https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/primary-care/other-resources/primary-care-bulletin/

The NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020

The Secretary of State for Health in 2020 announced that staff who were performing vital frontline NHS or social care work during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak may be eligible for a life assurance scheme, recognising the increased risks they were currently facing.

The Scheme closed on 31 March 2022. Claimants have until 31 March 2023 to submit claims for deaths that occurred while the Scheme was open.

In the event of a staff member dying due to COVID-19 a lump sum payment of £60,000 will be made to their estate, if they meet the qualifying work-related criteria for the scheme. The life assurance scheme is non-contributory, meaning there is no cost to staff or employers.

Public Health England (PHE)

PHE resources, posters etc are free to download and print.

https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/nhs-resources-facilities/resources/

As a resource for practices where English may not be a patient’s first language, DOTW UK has produced leaflets in 32 languages for display in surgeries or on websites.

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/

MHRA - Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site to report suspected side effects to medicines or medical device and diagnostic adverse incidents used in coronavirus treatment