As the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Cardiac Support Services in North Devon and the Nurse Forum Chair for the British Society for Heart Failure, I know that advancements in heart failure care are essential to meet the demands of the increasing population of heart failure patients. As management options are evolving, we can now […]
This page sets out the terms and conditions that apply to the provision of goods and non-clinical services to the NHS in England. The NHS terms and conditions for the supply of goods and the provision of services guidance defines which version should be used and must be read first prior to any of the […]
Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1640 Background From April to September 2022 we consider that vaccination sites will be either: Site type Definition Action required Active sites Sites continuing to vaccinate even at low levels of activity. Active sites may subsequently close/pause to meet system needs. By exception, requests for new sites can […]
Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1623 Overall aim To provide asymptomatic testing, as required by a clinically led risk-based approach, to elective care patients using primarily lateral flow devices (LFDs), or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests if clinically recommended, from 1 April 2022. This will enable patients on elective care pathways to test as advised […]
Classification: Official Publication approval reference: C1624 Overall aim To provide testing, as required by a clinically led risk-based approach, to inpatients, as outlined below, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and lateral flow devices (LFDs) from 1 April 2022. This will reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission and allow for action to be taken to […]
Case study summary This case study describes how Lisa* was able to leave hospital and find accommodation that supported her complex needs. This is a good example of all services working together so that Lisa was able to move into her new home. Lisa is 62 years old and has a mild learning disability, acute […]
International recruitment continues to be an important part of the ways in which the NHS is increasing the numbers of nurses and midwives in our workforce. For a number of consecutive years, we have seen significant growth in the numbers of people from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) joining the permanent nursing register. The health […]
Case study summary Gemma was supported to move into a suitable home after leaving hospital. Gemma’s landlord was going to begin legal action to end the tenancy unless they felt assured that Gemma would be moved to alternative accommodation. In her new home Gemma is much happier and interacting with the community in a more […]
Under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) there will be greater engagement with those affected by an incident, including patients, families and staff. Ensuring they are treated with compassion and able to be part of any investigation. Contents Guide to engaging and involving patients, families and staff following a patient safety incident Additional resources […]
The Equality Delivery System (EDS) was commissioned by the national Equality and Diversity Council in 2010 and launched in July 2011. It is a system that helps NHS organisations improve the services they provide for their local communities and provide better working environments, free of discrimination, for those who work in the NHS, while meeting […]