May 4, 2023
NHS delivers one million spring covid jabs
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme has vaccinated more than one million people with a spring covid dose in just over … Read More “NHS delivers one million spring covid jabs”
Category: Population Care
May 2, 2023
Diagnostic tests for cancer patients
Hospitals are being asked to work towards a 10-day turnaround when delivering diagnostic test results to patients who have received … Read More “Diagnostic tests for cancer patients”
April 28, 2023
GPs must offer ‘appropriate response’
GPs will, from next month, be contractually obliged to offer a response to patients the first time they get in … Read More “GPs must offer ‘appropriate response’”
April 27, 2023
Hundreds of thousands set to receive spring Covid jabs
There are more than 725,000 chances to grab a jab this week as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme opens up … Read More “Hundreds of thousands set to receive spring Covid jabs”
April 26, 2023
Millions wait more than a fortnight to see a GP
Nearly five million patients each month in England wait more than a fortnight for a GP appointment. GPs were delivering … Read More “Millions wait more than a fortnight to see a GP”
April 21, 2023
Exception reporting rules for childhood immunisations
NHS England has clarified that exception reporting in specific circumstances for childhood immunisations. It now allows exception reporting, for example, … Read More “Exception reporting rules for childhood immunisations”
April 19, 2023
RCN nurses to strike on May bank holiday
The 48-hour walkout from 20:00 BST on 30 April to 20:00 on 2 May will involve NHS nurses in emergency … Read More “RCN nurses to strike on May bank holiday”
April 18, 2023
General Practice access routes
Helping patients to better understand the choice of access route to use when contacting a GP practice. The campaign can … Read More “General Practice access routes”
April 14, 2023
Reducing ‘avoidable’ appointments
Reducing ‘avoidable’ appointments will be part of QOF activity for GP practices from April, according to new contractual guidance. ICBs … Read More “Reducing ‘avoidable’ appointments”
April 13, 2023
Better Care Fund policy framework 2023 to 2025
This document sets out the agreed way in which the Better Care Fund (BCF) will be implemented from 2023 to … Read More “Better Care Fund policy framework 2023 to 2025”