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COVID-19 standard operating procedure: testing for inpatients

Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1624 Overall aim To provide testing, as required by a clinically led risk-based approach, to inpatients, as outlined below, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and lateral flow devices (LFDs) from 1 April 2022. This will reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission and allow for action to be taken to […]

Case study: Working together to get Lisa the bungalow she wanted

Case study summary This case study describes how Lisa* was able to leave hospital and find accommodation that supported her complex needs. This is a good example of all services working together so that Lisa was able to move into her new home. Lisa is 62 years old and has a mild learning disability, acute […]

International nursing and midwifery associations

International recruitment continues to be an important part of the ways in which the NHS is increasing the numbers of nurses and midwives in our workforce. For a number of consecutive years, we have seen significant growth in the numbers of people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) joining the permanent nursing register. The health […]

Engaging and involving patients, families and staff following a patient safety incident

Under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) there will be greater engagement with those affected by an incident, including patients, families and staff. Ensuring they are treated with compassion and able to be part of any investigation. Contents Guide to engaging and involving patients, families and staff following a patient safety incident Additional resources […]

Equality Delivery System for the NHS – EDS2

The Equality Delivery System (EDS) was commissioned by the national Equality and Diversity Council in 2010 and launched in July 2011. It is a system that helps NHS organisations improve the services they provide for their local communities and provide better working environments, free of discrimination, for those who work in the NHS, while meeting […]

Clinical summits will help you become the next virtual ward innovators

Today (4 August) we launched details of our upcoming clinical summits for those involved in setting up or expanding virtual wards. This innovative approach to delivering hospital care at home is already benefiting thousands of people across England. Dr Shelagh O’Riordan, Consultant Community Geriatrician and Professional Advisor at NHS England shares her tips on how […]

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Since its inception, NHS England has been committed to the principle of co-designing national health strategies with voluntary sector and patient groups, citizens and community partners. The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is an important partner for statutory health and social care agencies and plays a key role in improving health, well-being and […]

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Marking the start of the final leg in the race to eliminate hepatitis C

The global race to eliminate hepatitis C is picking up pace and urgency. In England, we stand a strong chance of winning ‘gold’ due to the wide-ranging reach of NHS England’s Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Programme. Since 2015, the programme has worked tirelessly with partners in the government, charitable and pharmaceutical sectors to deliver a […]