15 December 2025
Welcome to this week’s Primary Care Bulletin, bringing together the latest operational updates, alerts and learning opportunities for general practice teams across North West London.
Key updates this week include:
- a flu alert, with resources to support consistent messaging to patients as flu cases rise
- an important RSM alert regarding GP email spoofing and fraudulent payment requests
- information on the annual general practice electronic self‑declaration (eDec) and upcoming patient safety requirements
- updated guidance on consent to immunisation
- practical guidance on emailing patients individual appointment self‑booking links as an alternative to SMS
- the NHSE London region Controlled Drugs Newsletter – Winter Edition 2025
- a Tier 3 Medicine Supply Notification affecting rivastigmine transdermal patches
- details of commissioned community pharmacy bank holiday opening arrangements
- education and training opportunities, including the London regional roadshow in January 2026 and a webinar on changes to the routine vaccination schedule
If you have content you would like included in this bulletin, please email: nhsnwl.communications.nwl@nhs.net
The deadline for submissions is 3pm each Monday.