The checklist can be found as a new section within the updated MAG form (NHS England 2016), but for those doctors not using the MAG form, or who would like a printed/hard copy version including the explanatory notes, a separate/stand-alone version is available to assist doctors as an aide memoire in their preparation for appraisal. […]
A stage one warning has been issued around the prioritisation of general practice home visits. Risk of death from failure to prioritise home visits in general practice When a request for a home visit is made, it is vital that general practices have a system in place to assess: whether a home visit is clinically necessary […]
This alert has been issued around the prioritisation of general practice home visits.
A patient safety alert has been issued by NHS England around the prioritisation of general practice home visits. When a request for a home visit is made, it is vital that general practices have a system in place to assess: whether a home visit is clinically necessary; and the urgency of need for medical attention. […]
A patient safety alert around the prioritisation of general practice home visits.
The Chair of the NHS England Gender Task & Finish Group looks at how new guidance and training packages promote best practice in the treatment of transgender people in the NHS: I am always pleased to draw attention to examples of good practice from the transgender community, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders in this […]
The agenda and meeting papers for the NHS England Board meeting on 31 March 2016.
NHS England has developed an updated version of the MAG form for use by doctors for their medical appraisal from April 2016. Why an updated MAG form? The form has been updated for a number of practical reasons: In response to feedback received since the original form was launched in 2012 – to improve the […]
NHS England is today unveiling a comprehensive package of measures aimed at clamping down on conflicts of interest and ensuring the NHS is one of the leading healthcare organisations in the world in tackling such issues. The plans are designed to bring a stronger, more consistent approach to managing potential and existing conflicts of interest […]
Today (31 March) we published our Business Plan for 2016/17 which builds on three guiding principles which will shape our work in the year ahead: Constancy of purpose and priorities Coherent national support for locally led improvement Solve today’s issues by accelerating tomorrow’s solutions There is strong continuity in our 10 business plan priorities for […]