October 20, 2021
A&E waits worsen
A quarter of patients waited more than four hours for treatment in September – with even longer waits being recorded … Read More “A&E waits worsen”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
October 19, 2021
Busiest September on record
NHS staff are continuing to increase the amount of non-urgent care provided to patients. Figures released earlier this month showed … Read More “Busiest September on record”
October 18, 2021
Homelessness and hospital readmissions
The objective is to end the cycle of people leaving hospital to return to the streets and then being quickly … Read More “Homelessness and hospital readmissions”
October 15, 2021
QOF data to monitor GP practice
The CQC has stopped using QOF data to assess practices for ‘at least’ 12 months, because it is ‘not reliable’ … Read More “QOF data to monitor GP practice”
October 14, 2021
Diagnostic centres launching
Millions of patients will benefit from earlier diagnostic tests closer to home thanks to 40 new community diagnostic centres set … Read More “Diagnostic centres launching”
October 13, 2021
Two million booster jabs given in England
The over-50s and people with health conditions are among those being offered a third jab. Third jabs are being given … Read More “Two million booster jabs given in England”
October 12, 2021
New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines
A new campaign supported by charities and healthcare organisations encourages those eligible to get vital protection with a free flu … Read More “New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines”
October 11, 2021
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service
Cardiovascular disease prevention and diagnosis enhanced service published. Supplementary guidance to support high quality completion of the contractual service requirement … Read More “Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service”
October 6, 2021
Jab or another job
The health secretary said he was not prepared to “pause” the requirement for care staff in England to be fully … Read More “Jab or another job”
October 5, 2021
Adult social care this winter
People who receive care and the adult social care workforce will be further protected from COVID-19 and flu over the … Read More “Adult social care this winter”