The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that it’s preferable for pregnant women in the UK to be … Read More “New advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women”
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”
Mental health “hubs” for new, expectant or bereaved mothers are to be set up around England. The NHS hopes to … Read More “Mental health: More help for new and expectant mothers in England”
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”
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) will invest £2m in social prescribing initiatives in 2021/22, it has announced. NHSPS said it had … Read More “NHS Property Services to invest £2m in social prescribing initiatives”