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”
Throughout the pandemic, our regulatory role has not changed. Our core purpose to ensure that the public receive safe, effective, … Read More “Update on CQC’s regulatory approach”
NHS England has confirmed that the over-50s will once again be eligible for a free flu jab for the 2021/22 … Read More “Over-50s to be eligible for flu jab again”
The 2021/22 priorities and operational planning guidance sets the priorities for the year ahead, against a backdrop of the challenge … Read More “NHS Operational Planning and Contracting Guidance”