LASC LDC have been campaigning unrelentingly for some time for reliable emergency Needlestick cover from the NHS with clear signposting to follow on services. This we felt was a priority for the LDC and we regularly met with the Director of Primary Care to impress this point; amongst others. NHS National Commissioning Guidance has included this requirement of ICBs; it is a duty to provide urgent assistance and then signposting to ongoing care.

 

We welcome the final publication of a Blood Bourne Virus SOP for Primary Care Practices across LSC which includes cover details and contacts, advice/procedures and template incident report forms. All practices should receive these documents imminently directly from the ICB,  you can also access the SOP and access details now on our Occupational Health Page.