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MLCSU Academy – New IT Training Dates available

Our IT training courses have been updated and are now ready to deliver to you. Dates have been added to the MLCSU Academy for May and June 2024 for MS Office, MS Teams, NHSmail and much more.

Why not take a peek at what is available and book a place via the MLCSU Academy Portal – Training Dates

Important Changes to e-RS

latest guidance from NHS England.  On Sunday 28 April (subject to final testing) a change will be made to e-RS to simplify the process for referring or onward referring patients to a single RAS and will apply to any initial or onward referrals made from this date:

e-RS Guide

EMIS-X - What is it?

Cervical Smear Management System CSMS

We continue to prepare to launch the new Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS).

Once CSMS goes live, Open Exeter will no longer be accessible for NHS Cervical Screening Programme purposes.

Currently an email advising Practices that the Prior Notification List (PNL) is available for completion is sent by the Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS).

In order to continue to receive PNL reminders once CSMS goes live, please review and update the email address details in Open Exeter by Friday 7th June 2024.

These checks can be completed by visiting the Organisation Maintenance Screen on the main menu Application drop down list.  

Please enter a generic email address, rather than a named individual’s email address to ensure notifications are not missed. 

Where required, the Practice’s Primary Contact/Primary User for Open Exeter can email pcse.openexeter@nhs.net requesting that the email address for cervical screening PNLs is updated.  Please include the Practice code/ODS code in the request. 

• Complete CSMS access checks

To ensure continuity of service provision, all system users must carry out an access check to confirm they can access CSMS.  

The access check will not enable you to use CSMS yet, it is to check you have the right permissions to access it when it does go live.

You can check your access here and this guidance will support you. 

• Complete CSMS Training

The first of 2 modules is now live on the Learning Hub (to access use your e-Learning for Health login).

Training must be completed before using the new CSMS. For more information please visit the website. 

Module 2 of the training materials will be available 5 weeks prior to CSMS being launched.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the CSMS Implementation Team at screening.implementation@nhs.net

Accessibility for public sector websites, intranets and shared documents

What is happening with accessibility?

Following government legislation, public sector organisations have a duty to ensure all content that they produce meets government outlined accessibility criteria.

This includes all websites, intranets and apps as well as PDFs. MS Office documents, images, web pages and videos.

For more information and details on the Accessibility creating content course please visit our Accessibility Information and Guides page on the MLCSU Academy.

Level Up

Ready to level up your tech game? We're constantly developing fresh training resources and tips - from mastering new software to streamlining workflows. Got a burning IT question or topic you'd love to see covered? Don't be shy! We thrive on your feedback.

Connect with your IT Training Team (North)! We're just a click away on the Academy Portal, or you can reach us directly using the details below. Remember, you've got a dedicated trainer just for your practice in Lancashire or Cheshire - if you're not sure who it is, just give us a shout!

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Meet the MLCSU IT Training Team 

Our IT Training Team is here to support GP practice staff in the NHS by providing expert-led training on the latest healthcare technologies.

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by GP practices. We offer a range of training options, including in-person sessions, online courses, and one-on-one coaching, to ensure that our training is accessible and tailored to the needs of each practice.

With our support, GP practice staff will be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to confidently use technology to improve patient care and streamline their daily workflows.

Contact your practice's designated trainer for more details.