Leading change A senior staff nurse in the Cancer and Associated Specialties Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust identified unwarranted variation in the pathway of care of suspected neutropenic sepsis patients and led on changes to address these. Where to look Before the change, all patients suspected of having neutropenic sepsis were admitted for […]
Our guides are aimed largely at GP practices and their staff – but also ICSs, NHS Trusts etc – to provide help and resources to encourage more patients to register for GP online services. They include template articles for websites or newsletters, social media posts for use on Facebook and Twitter, and a draft press […]
Leading change A ward manager in the Cancer and Associated Specialties Division at the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust led change by introducing a nurse supplied medication programme on the ward. A review of processes, led by the nursing leadership team identified unwarranted variation in the practice of drug collection upon discharge from services which […]
NHS England has today set out plans to curb ineffective or risky medical treatments given to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. NHS England’s board of directors will meet next week to discuss proposals to stop or reduce routine commissioning of 17 interventions, including breast reductions and snoring surgery, where less invasive, safer treatments […]
It is a historic time for mental health, as the NHS celebrates its 70th year, NHS England is undertaking an ambitious programme to transform mental health services, and to provide equal status to mental and physical health. In this blog, Dr John Hague, clinical mental health lead at Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG, points out […]
We have created a set of patient guides, some in Easy Read format, to help you understand how GP Online Services works and how you can use them to take more control of your health care. These can be ordered for free on the Orderline, or you can download them using the links below. Colour […]
The NHS has announced plans to improve patient care by cutting long stays in hospitals. Speaking at the annual NHS Confederation conference at Manchester Central, NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens and our Chief Executive Ian Dalton will set out the plans which will also help to free up thousands of hospital beds and ease pressures […]
The NHS has today (Wednesday 13 June) announced plans to improve patient care by cutting long stays in hospitals. Speaking at the annual NHS Confederation conference at Manchester Central Simon Stevens and Ian Dalton, the Chief Executives of NHS England and NHS Improvement, will set out the plans which will also help to free up […]
In the weeks before the NHS’s 70th birthday, one in eight of the Queen’s Birthday Honours have been awarded for contributions to health, including more than 60 awards to NHS staff. Midwives, nurses, psychiatrists, GPs and volunteers are among the wide range of people honoured for their work in the health service. NHS staff have […]
The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Manual is the definitive source of information on how to set-up and deliver excellent IAPT services, says Professor David M Clark. Depression and anxiety disorders can have a devastating effect on individuals, their families and society. Thankfully, considerable progress has been made in developing effective psychological therapies. This […]