Information for Clinicians

2 August 2023
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Information for Care Homes

Covid-19 Treatment guidelines have recently been updated so that more people are now eligible for treatment. Treatments must be started within 5 days of a positive test (or symptoms started) so it is important that processes are in place to identify and onward refer in a timely manner. This may include out of hours or weekends so please ensure all staff are aware of this change. 

From June 2024, eligibility now includes all residents who are :

Over 70 AND in a hospital or care home
AND have one of the following:

  • a BMI of more than 35
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Failure

As care homes are still regularly testing for covid, if any residents in the above group are found to be positive, they may be eligible for a covid treatment, depending on their symptoms.  

  • Most care homes would refer cases to the patients registered GP practice for further assessment (or 111 if out of hours)
  • Any healthcare professional can refer a patient to the Covid Medicines Treatment Unit (CMDU) in BSW via bswicb.cmdu@nhs.net
  • Please include :
    • date of onset of symptoms
    • the date of a positive Covid test (if there is one)
    • any additional clinical information that is relevant to the referral

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