AGM on Storify Online conversation highlights of the NHS England Annual General Meeting 12 September 2013 Highlights from NHS England #transparency workshop A snapshot of the online conversation for #7dayservices at #NHSAGM Exploring the meaning of ‘end of life’ and palliative care, looking at achieving high quality care for all #calltoaction pre AGM workshop Highlights […]

The next Board meeting will take place on Friday 13 September at 10:00am – at NHS England Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT If you would like to attend, please register your interest by lunchtime on 11th September as places are limited. Please contact england.boardattendance@nhs.net. Please note that members of the public are welcome […]

An in-depth interview with NHS England chief executive, Sir David Nicholson has been published in The Guardian newspaper . He discusses among other things: the Keogh review of the 14 hospitals,  publication  of data about surgical outcomes, quality of care and whistleblowers. During the interview he appeals for balance in perceptions of the NHS: “The issue […]

The Mandate from Government was published in November 2012 and sets the objectives for NHS England for the period April 2013 to March 2015. It is now due for annual refresh for 2014-15 and DH has today launched a 12 week consultation on the proposed changes to the Mandate, with an aim to publish the […]

Sir David Nicholson, NHS England’s chief executive, has said the health service must adapt to survive. Writing for The Guardian as the NHS marked its 65 anniversary, Sir David describes the service as “one of the UK’s greatest achievements” but added that for Aneurin Bevan’s revolutionary vision to continue to thrive for generations to come, […]

The week of the 65th anniversary of the National Health Service (5 July 2013), NHS England has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the gap in life expectancy  – over 11 years for men and 10 for women – between the richest and poorest in the country. This focus on equal access and support from the […]

Sir David Nicholson, Chief Executive of NHS England, comments on the establishment of the new Health and Social Care Integration fund and overall settlement for the NHS announced in today’s Spending Review 2015/16.  Sir David Nicholson, the Chief Executive of NHS England said: “This is a very significant settlement for the NHS. It presents both […]

NHS England and Monitor have set out their strategic intent and commitment to work together in a partnership agreement.  The agreement outlines the respective duties, roles and responsibilities of each organisation and the strategic context, placing patients and improved outcomes at the heart of the shared vision.  It sets out the partnership objectives, values and […]

£150,000 dementia prize fund launched Frontline health and care professionals are being invited to bid for a share of the £150,000 NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia. The competition is open to anyone working in dementia care including GPs, specialist nurses, social workers, support workers, charities and patient support groups. £260 million technology fund to […]

Well good afternoon everybody.  Yes.  This is not a pre retirement do by the way, this is a real thing and I have been told I’ve got to keep my chimp in the back, whatever that means.  But you’ll be able to judge how successful I am as we go through all of this.  Well […]