Carbon reduction plan requirements for procurement
In April 2023, the NHS will require all suppliers of new contracts for goods, services and/or works with an anticipated contract value above £5 million per year (excluding VAT) to publish a carbon reduction plan (CRP) for their emissions from the sources included in scope 1 and 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and a defined subset of scope 3 emissions, aligning with the government’s procurement policy note (PPN) 06/21: Taking account of CRPs in the procurement of major government contracts. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 1, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Developing a local listening strategy
This strategy explains how trusts can expand their approach to listening to staff - from local and national surveys to staff networks and forums. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 1, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Net zero building standards
To support the development of sustainable, resilient, and energy efficient buildings that meet the needs of patients, the net zero building standard provides technical guidance to assist organisations in planning and delivery. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Safety and wellbeing reviews
NHS England's report identifies key themes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people with a learning disability and autistic people being cared for in a mental health inpatient setting. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Network for ICB chief nurses announced
The NHS Confederation and The Queen ’s Nursing Institute (QNI) have announced the creation of a national network for chief nurses of integrated care boards (ICBs). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Workforce data – reminder to PCNs and practices
NHS Digital extract the latest general practice and primary care network (PCN) workforce data from the National Workforce Reporting Service (NWRS) at the end of each month. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Cut missed hospital appointments with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence that predicts likely missed appointments and offers back-up bookings will be piloted by the NHS in a bid to maximise resources. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 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 - February 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medical workforce race equality action plan
This publication sets out practical actions to tackle inequalities in the medical workforce. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Visit a pharmacy for minor illness advice
Just one in five people aged 18-40 would visit their local pharmacy first for expert advice with a minor illness, new polling has found. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients ’ test results
NHS England want to understand more about the queries practices receive from patients regarding test results and how patients are notified of their results via this survey. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Personal health budget quality framework
The personal health budget (PHB) quality framework supports integrated care boards to meet performance expectations to: (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
COVID-19 spring booster campaign
The government has accepted interim Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice that the NHS should plan for an extra booster in spring 2023 and an additional booster in autumn. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Facilitation skills
Do you want to ensure that when you ’re running a meeting or event that everyone is engaged and participating? (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
AI and digital healthcare technologies capability framework
Health Education England has published a capability framework that will allow the health and care workforce to build up skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital healthcare technologies. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 24, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
