Earlier diagnosis and care for people with rare conditions
Hundreds of people with a range of rare conditions primarily affecting the central nervous system will be fast-tracked to diagnosis and specialist care. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Vaccination programme contract schedules
These new schedules to the standard contract are for use by commissioners for non primary care providers delivering COVID-19 vaccination services from 1 April to 31 August 2023. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Prescribed specialised services
Updates to the prescribed specialised services manual include a new section to describe the commissioning responsibilities of integrated care boards (ICBs) and to reflect the fact that some services will be jointly commissioned by NHS England and ICBs. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Dealing with difficult situations – courageous conversations
Sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations with people who appear resistant to what we are trying to do or even hostile. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Health care funding
This analysis from explores the latest health care funding figures for England, including how much funding has been committed, how it compares with historical levels and how it stacks up against what is needed to meet current pressures facing health services. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Digital transformation film
In this film NHS England ’s director of digital workforce, Yinka Makinde, looks ahead to the upcoming plan that aims to narrow the skills gap between digital, data, technology and clinical informatics roles in health and care. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Social prescribing information for carers
A social prescribing short guide has been produced for anyone working at a local carer support organisation to explain what social prescribing is, how it can help unpaid carers, and how you can get involved in social prescribing projects. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
World optometry day
was held on 23 March. It highlighted the important role optometry plays within the health care profession. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Primary care estates – ask the expert
The PCC premises team have scheduled a series of ask the expert sessions to support commissioners, who have PCC annual support packages, with the range of primary care premises issues they may face. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Increase public participation in research
A new guide has been published by NHS England to support integrated care systems to increase the public ’s participation in research. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 23, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Converting a nightingale hospital into an elective centre cuts waits
Waiting lists for some procedures in Devon have been cut by converting a nightingale hospital into a protected elective centre delivering additional orthopaedic, ophthalmology and diagnostic activity. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 23, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Public health annual report
The Local Government Association's 11th annual public health report, published jointly with the Association of Directors of Public Health, reflects on the past year and focuses on how councils have responded to the rising cost of living. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 23, 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 23, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Protecting the NHS from cyber attacks
The Cyber Security Strategy for health and adult social care sets out a plan to promote cyber resilience across the sector by 2030, protecting services and the patients they support. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 22, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Distribution of pulse oximeters
NHS England has provided a national supply of free adult pulse oximeters since May 2020 to trusts, integrated care boards and ambulance services. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 22, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
