This is an annex to the 2016 Commissioning for Value ‘Where to look’ packs. It describes the methodology used to calculate the spend and outcomes headline opportunities shown for each CCG in their pack.
This online tool explores the data and methodology used to calculate the ‘Similar 10’ CCGs in the NHS RightCare Commissioning for Value ‘Where to look’ packs.
The MAG form (NHS England version 4.0 updated 2016) help text refers to the following external links, as sources of further guidance and information to support the medical appraisal process and the completion of the MAG form. NHS England – Medical appraisal guide (MAG) NHS England – Medical appraisal guide (MAG) model appraisal form NHS […]
This letter from Catherine Thompson, Patient Experience Lead, asks clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), providers, suppliers, patient leaders and experts by experience about their experience in commissioning, providing and using specific cancer support services so that models of good practice can be shared and potential solutions identified for addressing this issue.
Older patients and people with long term conditions and mental health problems will be among the first to benefit from a major new drive to modernise how the NHS delivers care. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos today (Friday 22), NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens will launch the first wave of NHS […]
Current alert level: Level 3 – Cold Weather Action Issued at: 1225 on Thu 21 Jan 2016 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather between 1100 on Thursday 21 Jan and 0900 on Friday 22 Jan in parts of England. More details about the weather alert are available on the MET Office website.
As the Frontline Festival of Genomics brings together experts and thought leaders to London, the Chief Scientific Officer for England, Professor Sue Hill, highlights the crucial role the NHS is playing in forging a new path for personalised medicine: A new path for the NHS is opening up. Thanks to advances in Whole Genome Sequencing […]
2015 has been a year of good progress and learning for the integrated care pioneer community, against a backdrop of change for the health and care sector and also for the programme itself. We started the year with the announcement of a second wave of pioneers in January – 11 areas all focused on improving […]
An ex-security guard from Durham has beaten the threat of Type 2 diabetes by giving up the takeaways and beer that led him to have the ‘heart age of an 84 year old man’. Robert Routledge, of Ludworth, Durham, overhauled his life and lost 2 stone using the six month Just Beat It programme, one […]
As a new NHS England service specification is launched on diabetes transition, Newham’s DAWN scheme shows how the use of technology has led to successful results. A pilot scheme in Newham helping young people keep on top of their diabetes care has rolled out Skype appointments to all patients as part of a successful four year […]