Primary care networks
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has today published the revisedNetwork Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) which takes effect from … Read More “Primary care networks”
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has today published the revisedNetwork Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) which takes effect from … Read More “Primary care networks”
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) said patients were “consistently deprioritised and overlooked”. NHS England says hospitals are … Read More “Gynaecology waits soar”
Core Competency #21 – Occupational health No involvement (Administrative Role) Coordinates arrangements for occupational health to ensure compliance with statutory … Read More “My Competencies”
Standards being piloted by the health ombudsman may mean that GP practices face new targets for responding to patient complaints. … Read More “New targets for responding to patient complaints”
The NHS Standard Contract is mandated by NHS England for use by commissioners for all contracts for healthcare services other … Read More “2022/23 NHS Standard Contract”
A public inquiry has learned of the deaths of 1,500 people who were in the care of Essex mental health … Read More “Essex mental health services inquiry”
Mental health problems are common and can affect anyone, including veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. It is important … Read More “Mental health support”
Core Competency #20 – Ethics Awareness of issues and requirements of ethical practice. May take responsibility for dissemination of practice … Read More “My Competencies”
Just one in 10 patients said they preferred face-to-face GP appointments during the Covid pandemic, and most wanted telephone consultations … Read More “Patients preferred telephone appointments”
A targeted new drug for a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer will be fast-tracked to eligible patients within … Read More “NHS fast tracks new ‘gamechanging’ drug for lung cancer”