Antimicrobial Stewardship Information for Healthcare Professionals.
Access Pan Mersey Guidelines for Managing common infections in adults here:
Patient information leaflets for use in consultations available for download via the RCGP website; see links below:
Pan Mersey APC Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidance
NICE guideline Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management
NICE CKS - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Website link
Right Breath Website link
Videos and information on how to use inhalers
Metered Dose Inhaler
Easyhaler inhaler
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Respimat inhaler
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Supply issue update for primary and secondary care
Registered users can access the monthly drug availability update for primary and secondary care produced by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), on the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) website.
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Register onto the Specialist Pharmacy Service.
Prescribing Guidelines for Symptom Management in the Dying Patient
Published 05/04/2022.
Halton and Warrington EOL Drug Authorisation to Administer Form v1.0 N1
C0081 AMENDED Speciality guide Palliative care and coronavirus v2 22.04.22 (474 KB)
Covid 19 oral palliative care treatment v2 24.04.20 (164 KB)
Priority medicines for end of life care 29.04.20 (121 KB)
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Halton Specialist Palliative Care Team (Monday to Sunday 9-5pm) Tel: 01928 714 927 |
Palliative Care Advice OUT OF HOURS ONLY Contact Palliative Care Consultant on call via Warrington and Halton Hospitals main switchboard Tel: 01925 635 911 (For Health Professionals ONLY) |
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The following Pharmacies have been commissioned to stock palliative care medications in the Halton Borough. The range and quantity of drugs has been agreed between NHS Halton CCG and Halton Haven Hospice Palliative Care Team and Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Other Pharmacies may also carry some of these drugs but not necessarily the full selection. |
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The Pharmacy should be contacted to confirm stock availability before any individuals travel to the Pharmacy |
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Runcorn EOL Pharmacies |
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West Lane, Runcorn. WA7 2PY. Tel: 01928 703210 *100-hour pharmacy |
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53 Church St, Runcorn. WA7 1LQ. Tel: 01928 572470 **This Pharmacy is closed for Lunch 13:00 - 13:30 |
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Widnes EOL Pharmacies |
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Widnes Road, Widnes. WA8 6AH. Tel: 0151 422 5912 *100-hour pharmacy |
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Beaconsfield Primary Care Centre, Bevan Way (off Peelhouse Lane), Widnes. WA8 6TE. Tel: 0151 420 0919 *100-hour pharmacy |
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445 Hale Road, Widnes. WA8 8UU. Tel: 0151 423 0857 **Hours or services may vary |
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*** Please note opening hours may differ on Bank Holidays. *** |
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