Syndromic surveillance summary: 27 July 2023 week 29
Updated 4 January 2024
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Reporting week 29: 17 July to 23 July 2023
During week 29, there were small increases reported in selected respiratory indicators across several syndromic surveillance systems. There were also small increases observed in ‘COVID-19-like’ NHS 111 calls and emergency department (ED) attendances, particularly in adults aged 45 years and over.
Remote health advice syndromic surveillance system
During week 29, there were small increases observed in NHS 111 calls for cold/flu, cough and ‘potential COVID-19’. However, activity remains similar to seasonally expected levels.
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GP in-hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 29, there were small increases noted in GP in-hours consultations for upper and lower respiratory tract infections. However, levels remain similar to those expected for the time of year.
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GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance system
Daily GP out-of-hours contact data was not received from 4 August 2022 until 31 March 2023 due to technical problems. We have been working closely with our data provider and the daily syndromic feed recommenced on 1 April 2023. We are currently evaluating the daily data received and will resume publication of the weekly bulletin when this process is complete.
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Emergency department syndromic surveillance system
During week 29, there were continued small increases observed in ED attendances for acute respiratory infections nationally, but attendances remain similar to seasonally expected levels. There was also a further small increase in COVID-19-like attendances, notably in those aged over 45 years.
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Ambulance syndromic surveillance system
Ambulance calls for ‘impact of heat or cold’ remained stable during week 29 and below seasonally expected levels.
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