July 9, 2021
CQC will not launch inquiry
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will not launch an inquiry into its process for inspecting GP practices, despite 145 GP … Read More “CQC will not launch inquiry”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
July 8, 2021
Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age
One option includes introducing a grace period meaning people aged 60 to 65 at the point of any change can … Read More “Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age”
July 2, 2021
Co-administration of flu and Covid jab
NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens added that the campaign is set to run from the start of September to … Read More “Co-administration of flu and Covid jab”
July 1, 2021
Green plan for net zero
To support our net zero ambition, each trust and integrated care system should have a Green Plan which sets out their … Read More “Green plan for net zero”
June 30, 2021
NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22
These documents describe NHS England and NHS Improvement’s approach to oversight of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), CCGs and trusts for … Read More “NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22”
June 29, 2021
Matt Hancock quits as health secretary
In a letter to the PM he said the government “owe it to people who have sacrificed so much in … Read More “Matt Hancock quits as health secretary”
June 25, 2021
‘micromanage practices’
NHS England’s new enhanced service for weight management shows a ‘lack of trust in GPs and their teams’ and tries … Read More “‘micromanage practices’”
June 24, 2021
NHS kicks off ‘CPR Army’
With only one in three people in England giving CPR when they witness someone going into cardiac arrest, Professor Powis … Read More “NHS kicks off ‘CPR Army’”
June 22, 2021
GP contract arrangements for 2021/22
Primary Care Networks are to get a financial boost. Letter from NHS England and NHS Improvement confirming it will provide … Read More “GP contract arrangements for 2021/22”
June 21, 2021
Pelvic health clinics
The new services will be initially rolled out in 14 areas of the country with up to 175,000 women set … Read More “Pelvic health clinics”