Covid-19 Primary Care Resources

Emerging evidence on symptoms and signs of Covid-19, and formal case definition from PHE

Children age 12 and over who live with immunosuppressed people and young people age 16 and over are now eligible for vaccination

Guidelines on location and timing of second doses and when to use an alternative vaccine to the first dose

Leaflets and videos to share with patients, and a reminder of safety netting guidance for GPs

No clear agreement on vaccine effectiveness in immunosuppressed groups

New PHE guidance for CEV patients offers no support when restrictions end

Exacerbations, oral corticosteroid use, and interpreting oxygen saturations when unwell with Covid 19

Clinical criteria for severe COPD, medication reviews and rescue packs

Updated guidance for healthcare workers; modifications to mask wearing can substantially reduce Covid-19 exposure

A summary of guidance and updates from Public Health England

An updated summary on infection rates, common presentations and transmission

How to approach possible Covid-19 infection in children and guidance on school attendance

The RCPCH continues to recommend that children’s throats should only be examined if essential

Digital resources specifically designed to support primary school aged children during the pandemic

Structured clinical assessments, validated questionnaires and tools to support peak flow self measurements at home

Guidance and emerging evidence on risks of smoking, vaping and illness severity of Covid-19

Maximising the safety of adults with chronic kidney disease during the pandemic

How to approach diabetes reviews and tools to support remote collection of data

BMA confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students

Summary of relevant guidance and emerging evidence for primary care

Current evidence on Covid-19 related mortality in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Inclusion and exclusion criteria and how to prescribe

GPs are encouraged to apply a flexible approach to defining SMI

Vaccinating patients on specific drug treatments

An updated summary of current guidance: most infections are spread through close contact

Updated vaccination guidance for individuals with clotting and bleeding disorders and those on anticoagulant therapy

University of Oxford study measuring antibody levels in children age 0-19 across the UK

Tools to support remote assessments

Advice on prioritisation for the Covid-19 vaccine programme rollout and guidance on prescribing the vaccines

Current guidance for employers and tools to help you quantify your risk

Additional people are now being added to the Shielded Patient List using the QCovid risk calculator

Guidance has been updated as evidence emerges

Patient leaflets on Isolation and Shielding

Rapid pulse oximeter delivery service now running 7 days a week

Revised UK and WHO guidance: education on proper use is critical

It is difficult to determine whether pneumonia has a Covid 19 viral cause or a bacterial cause

Guidance for when patients decline to wear masks

Updated FSRH guidance during the third Covid-19 lockdown

A guide for key worker parents and carers when talking to children

Counselling and support services for different groups

Further evidence is needed to assess whether vitamin D deficiency affects the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Advice from a Consultant in Infectious Diseases

There is still concern that steroids can increase the risk from Covid-19

For doctors who have or feel they might have long Covid

Guidance on the natural course of community recovery, and signs of compassion fatigue

Evidence based apps to support mental well-being, improve sleep and help manage anxiety

Developed with paediatricians specifically for remote assessment and safety netting

Telephone befriending is available for people age 60 and over

Advice from a Consultant Psychiatrist in Behavioural Sleep Medicine

Advice from a Consultant Psychiatrist in Behavioural Sleep Medicine

Advice from a Paediatric infectious diseases consultant

Advice from a Consultant Cardiologist

Advice from a Consultant Cardiologist

Criteria, cards and badges

Translations of high quality advice and resources compiled by child psychologists in one place

Advice from a Consultant Dermatologist at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases

Advice from an expert pharmacist

Transport for patients with Covid symptoms to and from medical appointments in London

Advice from a Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Guidance on Covid-19 risk to people with neurological conditions, and specific therapies in MS

Available online for cases and contacts

Advice from a GPwSI in headache and migraine

Rescue packs, distinguishing asthma from Covid-19 and use of inhaled and oral steroids

Advice from a Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults

Simple guidance on determining baseline alcohol intake and brief guidance on safe reduction

Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults

Guidance on symptomatic relief of opiate withdrawal

Advice from a specialist GP in homeless healthcare

Who should shield, and precautions for all patients with splenectomy during the pandemic

UCLH Respiratory team advice

UCLH Respiratory team advice

UCLH Respiratory team advice

Resources for parents on managing challenging behaviours and negative emotions

Recognising professional and personal limits, and how to access guidance and support

GPs need to notify the local health protection team of suspected cases

RCOG guidance for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding in the evolving Covid-19 pandemic

Resources developed by CAMHS experts for different age groups

Advising patients on how to monitor BP reliably

Expert guidance encourages flexibility around monitoring to enable continued access to ADHD medications

Prescribing during the pandemic

British Society for HF advice on shielding, and who to prioritise for review

British Association of Dermatologists advice on hand care and PPE related dermatitis

RCPsych advice for clinicians

British Society for Haematology provide guidance on vitamin B12 replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic

If you cannot obtain PPE through official channels, you may want to request this from volunteers

Experts provide guidance for GPs and for families

There is a lack of agreement regarding whether CPR is an aerosol generating procedure

Women can temporarily access medical abortion care from home up to 10 weeks gestation

Details of home and regional testing for key workers and their households, and when best to take the test

Specific groups who may have been miscoded by the clinical algorithm

Careful consideration should be given to whether now is the best the time to withdraw or change patients from medication

Defining severe asthma and how to review treatment in the context of Covid-19

Separating extremely vulnerable groups from those at increased risk

Our NHS People have introduced a confidential staff support line

Venues are being sourced to cohort Covid positive and Covid negative people safely

NHS Volunteer Responders have been mobilised to help support vulnerable individuals who are self-isolating

Put on your PPE before you enter the room where the patient is

Doffing carefully is key to minimising self-contamination

Specific issues if unwell with Covid 19