£277 million investment for life sciences
Four life sciences companies, ranging from medical diagnostics to medicines manufacturing, will see £277 million in joint government and industry backing to help them grow and innovate. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Increased funding for care homes providing nursing
will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs following confirmation that government will increase the rate by 5% for 2023 to 2024, including those with learning and physical disabilities. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Life-extending NHS treatment for incurable cervical cancer
A life-extending treatment for advanced cervical cancer will be made available to NHS patients. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS treats hundreds with gaming disorders
Data shows 745 people have been referred for treatment at the NHS National Centre for Gaming Disorders, UK ’s only gaming clinic since it opened in October 2019. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Act F.A.S.T. NHS campaign
Patients who have survived a stroke are joining forces with their ‘savers’ and the NHS to encourage people to act F.A.S.T. and call 999 if they have symptoms of a stroke. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Dispute resolution and managing conflict
Even in the best run organisations conflict sometimes occurs. PCC has can provide expert mediation, delivered by a CEDR-accredited mediator, in areas such as: (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 29, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
International survey of primary care physicians
This analysis finds that UK GPs experience the highest stress and lowest job satisfaction compared with GPs in nine other high-income countries. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Oral health survey of five year old children
Results of the national dental epidemiology programme survey which took place in the academic year 2021 to 2022. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Discharge ready date and social care discharge fund
A letter from NHS England highlights two commitments for recovering urgent and emergency care services which require further action. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Population health and health inequalities resources
Produced by Health Education England, these population health and health inequalities digital resources support population health, health improvement and tackling health inequalities. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Waits over 18 months for NHS treatment reduce
The number of people waiting over 18 months for NHS care has fallen again despite continued demand for services. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
PCC is recruiting
We are looking for someone to join our adviser team. We need someone with an in-depth knowledge of primary medical care commissioning, primary care legislation, directions, contracts, policy and an understanding of the wider healthcare environment. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 28, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Community pharmacy claims for flu vaccination fees
Claims for administering the seasonal flu vaccine to an eligible patient under the seasonal influenza vaccination advanced service must be made within three months of the administration of the vaccine, as per the Community Pharmacy Advanced Service Specification (see page 2 and section 7.1). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lipid management resources
A series of new animations and leaflets to highlight the importance of managing cholesterol, and the steps that can be taken if cholesterol levels are high, have been created by Heart UK and the Academic Health Sciences Networks (AHSN). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
HRT pre-payment certificate
From the 1 April, the Government is launching the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving HRT. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
