The Accessible Information Standard (DAPB1605) aims to ensure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss:

• can access and understand information about NHS and adult social care services
• receive the communication support they need to use those services

This guidance helps NHS and adult social care organisations understand their obligations under the standard and provides advice and resources to help them comply with it.

Our case studies showcase how NHS organisations are using the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) to drive innovation and improve care. Each case study focuses on a specific challenge, the solution implemented, and the measurable impact for patients and staff. Whether it’s increasing theatre efficiency, reducing cancellations, or enabling faster diagnoses, these examples demonstrate the […]

NHS IMPACT Operational Improvement Training Programme is a catalyst for positive change. An investment in clinical and operational leaders and managers, and the future of the NHS. The programme aims to equip frontline staff at bands 6 to 8a (or equivalent) with the practical tools and strategic thinking needed to become a driving force in […]

This document describes NHS England’s approach to oversight of integrated care boards and trusts. Further information on the NHS oversight framework can be found on our NHS oversight framework page.

Review of a proposed contract award for non-emergency patient transport services in Humber and North Yorkshire.

Please note that the document format may not be fully accessible to users of assistive technologies. To request a more accessible format please email: england.procurementpanelinfo@nhs.net.

Letter from Caroline Temmink, Director of Vaccination, Primary Care, Community, Vaccinations & Screening (PCVS) Directorate, NHS England

GP practices across England can now access new technology with the introduction of the first new core IT system for 25 years. As part of reforms to increase competition and innovation in the market, NHS England has approved the first of a new generation of electronic patient record systems for GPs – with more suppliers […]

One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, according to new figures published today. The 2024 NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) report showed that 12.7% of staff at very senior manager level are from these backgrounds – up from one in nine (11.2%) in 2023. Overall, this marks […]

The 2024 Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) report is the ninth publication, since the WRES was mandated and covers all nine indicators.

The report has the following key roles:

• to enable organisations to compare their performance with others in their region and those providing similar services, with the aim of encouraging improvement by learning and sharing good practice
• to provide a national picture of WRES in practice, to colleagues, organisations and the public on the developments in the workforce race equality agenda

This report provides an overview of the NHS Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) metrics data analysis for 2024, and an update on NHS England’s work to advance workplace disability equality. It is for trust board members, people professionals, disabled staff, equality leads and others who are interested in improving the working and career experiences of disabled people.

The Workforce Disability Equality Standard 2024 report is the 6th annual report with a specific focus on disabled staff, measured against 10 metrics. Previous reports can be accessed via the main WDES page of this website.

The report has the following key roles:

• To enable organisations to understand the challenges that exist, with the aim of encouraging improvement by learning and sharing good practice.
• To provide a national picture of WDES in practice, to colleagues, NHS organisations and the public on the developments in the workforce disability equality agenda.