NHS Digital has been collecting data from GPs to meet bespoke data requests for these purposes for over ten years, through its trusted General Practice Extraction Service (GPES). The new service (GPDPR) has been designed … Read More “Improved collection of GP data”
Action is needed to help the NHS need create a sustainable, skilled and ‘fit-for-purpose’ health and care workforce, the Lancet … Read More “NHS needs a ‘fit-for-purpose’ workforce strategy”
The provision of vaccination and immunisation services will become an essential service for all routine NHS-funded vaccinations with two exceptions: … Read More “Update on vaccination and immunisation changes for 2021/22”
Sir Simon took up post on 1 April 2014, having first joined the NHS in 1988 through its graduate management … Read More “NHS Chief Sir Simon Stevens to stand down this summer”
Many healthcare systems prohibit primary care physicians from dispensing the drugs they prescribe due to concerns that this encourages excessive, … Read More “Financial incentives and prescribing behaviour in primary care”
The Covid vaccination rollout has progressed at pace in the UK – more than 25 million people have now been … Read More “Staffing, IT and second doses”
Several NHS vaccine sites are extending their opening hours during Ramadan Receiving a Covid-19 vaccine does not break the fast … Read More “Covid vaccine does not break Ramadan fast”
This report outlines the views of healthcare leaders on the white paper, the implications for the forthcoming health and care … Read More “Legislating on the future of health and care in England”
This document sets out guidance for practices and primary care networks (PCNs) to support accurate categorisation of appointments. It also … Read More “Standardised GP Appointment Categories”
This updated guidance sets out the changes required to the service from April 2021, as per the requirements set out … Read More “Structured medication reviews”