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NHS Standard Contract update

Care Homes – Never Events
For the attention of commissioners of Care Homes: Action is required to ensure that new and varied commissioning contracts include the Never Events applicable to Care Homes. Commissioners should read the alert (document is available via our archived website) and take the appropriate action in respect of their Care Homes contracts as soon as possible.

Community and Mental Health Services – Operational Standards, National Quality Requirements and Reporting Requirements
For the attention of commissioners of Community and Mental Health services. Action is required to ensure that new and varied commissioning contracts include the appropriate Operational Standards, National Quality Requirements and Reporting Requirements. Commissioners should read the alertĀ (document is available via our archived website) and take the appropriate action in respect of their Community and Mental Health contracts as soon as possible.