COVID-19 vaccination service specifications
NHS England have updated enhanced service specifications for primary care network (PCN) groupings and community pharmacies who have agreed with their local commissioner to continue supporting the Spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 3, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GP premises - understanding the management of your estate
The surgery premises are one of the most important assets for any GP practice. Whether the premises are owned by the partners or rented from a third party, it is essential that the practice has the right to occupy and use the premises for the purpose of delivering services. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 3, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Digital weight management programme discharge summaries
From early April, GP practices will receive all patient-level discharge and outcome summaries from the NHS digital weight management programme via the Docman or MESH platforms. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - April 3, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Physical activity guidelines communications framework
This framework provides guidance for the UK and devolved government administrations on how to communicate the UK chief medical officers ’ physical activity guidelines to key professionals and practitioners. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Perspectives of autistic people using primary care services
The Care Quality Commission has published a report highlighting examples of real experiences and perspectives from autistic people on challenges they face when using primary care services. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Network contract DES – requirements and entitlements
This document sets out how commissioners must offer to primary medical services contractors the opportunity to participate in the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) for the financial year 2023/24. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Quality and outcomes framework guidance
This document provides additional guidance on the interpretation and verification of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) indicators for 2023/24 in England, which are listed in Annex D of the Statement of Financial Entitlements Directions (SFE). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Network contract DES guidance
This guidance provides supporting information for commissioners and practices for 2023/24. It does not take precedence over the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) specification. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Primary care in focus
Primary care is at the heart of this edition of PCC Insight. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 31, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Preceptorship framework for midwifery
The framework sets national standards for preceptorship and good practice. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Your vital role in shaping NICE guidance
Primary care clinical professionals are encouraged to get involved with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) research to help interpret evidence and develop guidance. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Impact of prescription charges on people with long term conditions
A survey of more than 4,000 people with long-term conditions has found that having to pay for a prescription stops some people getting the medicines they need. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medicines information for patients
This report investigates the current medicines product information paradigm and whether it can be enhanced to more positively influence both patient experience of and adherence with prescription medication. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Schwartz midlands project
The NHS is investing almost £500,000 to help universities in the Midlands establish Schwartz Rounds for their health and social care students and staff. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Combating imposter syndrome
With many people having the feelings or thoughts of imposter syndrome this virtual workshop focuses on the triggers, positive effects and tools and techniques to be able to identify those feelings and act upon them. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
