π Welcome to Staunton. Keep this page open during your shift.
Key Info: Organisation code, phone numbers, and tools to start your shift.
Workflow: The SOPs for handling documents, referrals, and labs.
Prescribing: Mandatory safety rules and quantity limits for medication.
Key info
Practice Details | Key Contacts | Clinical Tools |
Org ID: | Lead GP / Safeguarding | |
Tel: 0208 826 1999 | Dr. Alice Bell | π NICE Guidance |
Alt: 0203 857 300 (Opt 5) | π BNF Formulary | |
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| π©ΈLab reference ranges for the North Central London |
Workflow
Task | How | Notes |
Documents | Work from "Awaiting Coding" folder | Letters should have been filtered and highlighted before doctor review. "Awaiting Filing" contains simple letters that may not need doctor review. Work from oldest created date first. |
Investigations (Pathology) | Select HSL for North Mid (housebound patients β select Whittington). Patient must collect blood form from practice before attending hospital. | |
Investigations (Scans) | Complete form β task to Referrals | |
Pathology recalls | Repeat due in 1β2 months β Request on TQUEST + send AccuRx message | Repeat due later β Send delayed AccuRx asking patient to get in touch when due |
Referrals | F12 protocol to generate referral letter | Find patient's borough: gov.uk/find-local-council. Then search directory: gps.northcentrallondon.icb.nhs.uk/pathways. Message us if you have questions. |
Interpreter services |
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Prescribing
Task | Rule | Notes |
Controlled Drugs | Can issue using professional judgement (pain clinic, end of life, post-op). 2 weeks where appropriate, up to 1 month for repeats. | Add CDs to repeat if indicated by secondary care β MAX 30 day supply. Request appointment for CD to be discussed with patient and issued. |
Repeat prescribing | Supply up to 56 days if appropriate. Review at 12 months (sooner if new medication). | Short-script β If no follow-ups or monitoring outstanding, issue short supply (e.g. 7 days). |
Repeats authorisation | Up to 6 months reauthorisation only (3 months if vulnerable) |
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Minors | You can treat minors |
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