By Mrs Jo Walsh, Pathology, Royal Cornwall Hospital Pathology has for many years employed a single containment system for submitted bloods from primary care by use of plastic bags. Previous initiatives have included use of colour coded plastic bags to identify prioritised samples. It was clear that these practices whilst effective at containment and prevention […]
You can download a case study about one group’s experiences of the DSPT and implementing NHSmail here. For further reading of case studies see the NHS Digital website. View the next sections in this guide: Getting rid of your fax machine List of downloadable resources used in this guidance
Making sure the personal information of patients, clients and residents is stored, used, and shared securely is at the heart of joined-up, safe, trusted health and care services. All health and care organisations must make sure that they can send and receive messages, documents, and images securely. NHSmail has been developed to do this and […]
Tributes were today paid to NHS volunteers who took part in the fight against the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. The accolades came as the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces (APPG(AF) arranged a ‘Welcome Home’ march into Parliament. The parade was in recognition of the significant contribution of the NHS and Public […]
Once you have a secure email service, you can get rid of your fax machine and with it the risk of personal information being lost of seen by people that shouldn’t see it. You will need to tell anyone or any organisation that sends you information by fax that you are no longer using it. […]
As we enter UK Kidney Week 2014, Richard Fluck, National Clinical Director for Renal Disease for NHS England, explains how we can better manage acute kidney injury. Last week I opened the newspapers to find headlines about people dying in NHS hospitals due to thirst. Closer reading of the articles told me two things. First, […]
After having cancer, and several related ailments, father of three, Paul Higgin already had enough to contend with. So when an annual blood test revealed he was at high risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, it was yet another thing to worry about. Fortunately, Paul, 66, was “keen to nip it in the bud” and […]
Boxing champ Anthony Joshua (pictured) has launched The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards 2023. The awards honour those across the health and social care sector who go above and beyond for their patients or causes. A glittering ceremony, sponsored by the National Lottery and held in partnership with NHS Charities Together, will take place later […]
Infomation on how NHS organisations can deploy medical students to support frontline staff.
Under the guidelines, students on clinical placements in acute trusts can do paid work for up to 12 hours per week.
Digital Social Care has produced a training guide to help care homes get up to speed with using NHSmail. Plan for between 1 – 2 hours training for each person. You might find it helpful to: download the Digital Social Care training guide identify one member of staff to become your local champion or expert […]