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Collection codes required in updated lateral flow service

A number of changes are being made to the service from early October.

13 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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The pharmacist volunteering with Test & Trace

Pharmacist Gurinder Singh is playing his part in helping to stop the spread of Covid-19 by volunteering for the NHS Test and Trace service.

06 Nov 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Over 1.7m reached by Test and Trace claims Government

The government claims over 1.7 million people have been reached through its test and trace programme.

 

05 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies 'not treated as healthcare setting' by Test & Trace

The PSNC is urging contractors who are unhappy with decisions made by Covid-19 contact tracers to escalate their case.

08 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Tell PHE if you disagree with test & trace result, pharmacies urged

The PSNC urges contractors to talk to their employer if they disagree with a notification from NHS test and trace.

21 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Revamped NHS Test and Trace app being tested

Isle of Wight and Newham are testbeds for new version of NHS Test and Trace app.

14 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Boots signs up for asymptomatic testing pilot

Boots UK is taking part in a pilot to assess whether Covid-19 testing is effective for asymptomatic individuals working in certain jobs.

17 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy staff could be first in line for Covid vaccine

Frontline health and social care workers are at increased personal risk of exposure to infection, says the JCVI.

18 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHS: Pharmacies 'must ensure Test & Trace does not impact service'

Community pharmacy contractors need to take steps to ensure service provision in their area will not be impacted by the Government's new Test and Trace scheme, NHS England & Improvement has said.

11 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Contractors 'should review test & trace readiness'

Pharmacy owners should carry out risk assessments and review their business continuity plans to prevent closures, says the GPhC.

08 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Test & trace: Pharmacy teams 'exempt if PPE worn'

The DHSC says no pharmacy team member needs to isolate for 14 days if they were wearing PPE at the time of Covid-19 contact.

 

03 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Exclusive: Day Lewis 'would do Covid testing with Government support'

Day Lewis director Jay Patel says his branches could test the public for coronavirus but only if the government provides support. 

01 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Test and trace: 'Same rules apply' to pharmacy teams

Health workers including community pharmacy teams are "essentially" subject to the new self-isolation guidelines in the Government's test and trace scheme, the comments of a DHSC spokesperson suggest.

28 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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