May 27, 2020
Care homes could disappear
Concerns are being raised that the future of many care homes is at risk due to the financial consequences of … Read More “Care homes could disappear”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
May 26, 2020
Antibody tests to health and social care staff
Antibody tests will be available to NHS and care staff, eligible patients and care residents in England to see if … Read More “Antibody tests to health and social care staff”
May 25, 2020
Specialty guides for patient management
NHS England has produced a number of specific guides for those working in secondary care during the Covid-19 pandemic. One … Read More “Specialty guides for patient management”
May 22, 2020
CQC to restart inspections?
As the PM announces the initial easing of restrictions to lockdown and urges the workforce to return to work, the … Read More “CQC to restart inspections?”
May 20, 2020
Mental health training
NHS England launched a mental health hotline to support staff last month. The NHS Clinical Leaders Network warned of the … Read More “Mental health training”
May 19, 2020
Referral is still routine
In February 2020, new functionality – the patient booking window – was introduced in e-RS to allow providers to set … Read More “Referral is still routine”
May 15, 2020
General practice critical for homeless
NHS England has said that general practice must provide healthcare services during the current coronavirus pandemic. Surely, that is done … Read More “General practice critical for homeless”
May 14, 2020
Social distancing for young people
Public Health England have released some guidance about social distancing aimed at young people. This is published days before the … Read More “Social distancing for young people”
May 13, 2020
Swab tests go abroad
The government has admitted sending about 50,000 coronavirus tests to America last week for processing after “operational issues” in UK … Read More “Swab tests go abroad”
May 12, 2020
Care workforce app launched
A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the … Read More “Care workforce app launched”