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Novel Coronavirus information: Latest news for general practices

While first published in January 2020, this page is continually being added to and updated.

Read our 11 February edition of Practice News

The 11 February 2021 edition of Practice News, our fortnightly newsletter for general practice, is now available.

Read our 28 January edition of Practice News

The 28 January 2021 edition of Practice News, our fortnightly newsletter for general practice, is now available.

How to Manage a Cold Chain Breach

Due to a number of local power outages over the weekend, GPs are reminded to check their data loggers for inconsistencies and report any breaches to the Nepean Public Health Unit. Read more on how to mange a cold chain breach in your practice...

Greater inclusion of primary healthcare needed

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, has welcomed the Royal Commission into National Natural Disasters recommendation that primary healthcare providers should have greater inclusion into disaster planning processes.

The Nepean Blue Mountains region was one of many to be affected by the 2019-20 ‘Black Summer’ bushfires that tore through homes, businesses and communities. 
 

Don’t be complacent - Hawkesbury residents urged to get tested for COVID-19

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, is urging Hawkesbury residents who may be experiencing COVID-like symptoms to get tested, after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected fragments of the virus at the North Richmond Treatment Plant.

Local Program Connecting Older People During COVID-19

The Health Connector program is now back up and running following a short pause due to COVID-19.

The program is part of the Social Connectedness Project, funded by Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network. It involves a dedicated ‘Health Connector’ situated within one of seven participating general practices across the Hawkesbury.

headspace Katoomba Opens Wednesday 19 August

After a strong and persistent appeal from the community, Katoomba officially has its own headspace satellite. The service officially opened on Wednesday 19 August and will provide support for young people and family and friends within the community.