A new guide to help organisations responsible for planning and commissioning local hearing services for deaf people and those with diminishing hearing is launched by NHS England today (19 July). The Commissioning Services for People with Hearing Loss – a Framework for Clinical Commissioning Groups, will be presented by the Chief Scientific Officer for England, […]
Sponsorship from organisations across the health and social care sector ensures Health and Care Innovation Expo is a high-quality event, with free-of-charge tickets available to public sector colleagues, while remaining cost-neutral to the NHS. Manchester Central is the perfect venue for Expo. Flooded with natural light, the main hall contains two speaker stages, feature zones […]
What Works Guides To continue to deliver more of the recommendations on the Action Plan on Hearing Loss (APoHL), a series of ‘What Works’ guides have been produced in partnership by NHS England, the Department of Work and Pensions, the Department for Education and hearing loss charities. The guides cover hearing loss across the life […]
Emerging science and innovation Genomics As the Senior Responsible Officer for Genomics, the Chief Scientific Officer works with Genomics England, which was set up to deliver the 100,000 Genomes Project, , with the consent of participants and the support of the public, is creating a lasting legacy for patients, the NHS and the UK economy, […]
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