The NHS is today launching a consultation on proposed new standards that will help diagnose more cancers earlier and save more lives. Developed with clinical leaders, the proposals – supported by NHS staff as well as patient groups and cancer charities – aim to simplify and update cancer standards, based on the recommendations of the […]
When am I going home? It’s ok to ask. We know that it’s much better for a patient’s physical and mental wellbeing to leave hospital as soon as they are medically ready to do so. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to reduce prolonged hospital stays and help our patients continue their recovery at […]
Retaining our staff is one of the most vital issues facing the NHS and as line managers and leaders, we play a crucial role. As a nurse, I know from experience that it’s the contribution of the whole team that delivers the very best patient outcomes and enables us to be the best we can […]
This page sets out guidance and links to further resources to support implementation of changes to General Medical Services (GMS) contractual arrangements that will apply in England in 2021/22. Standard contract documentation Standard General Medical Services Contract General Medical Services Contract Variation Notice Alternative Provider Medical Services Contract Alternative Provider Medical Services Variation Notice Personal […]
Launched by our Nursing International Recruitment Programme in March 2022, the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award is a scheme that supports NHS trusts to provide high-quality pastoral care to internationally educated nurses and midwives. Through this scheme, NHS trusts in England can apply for a quality award based on their international recruitment practices. To achieve […]
The NHS Long Term Plan included a commitment that ‘by 2023/24 children and young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic with the most complex needs will have a designated Keyworker’. In South Yorkshire that commitment is becoming a reality as the Keyworker team is already supporting 16 children and young people and their […]
The NHS Long Term Plan included a commitment that ‘by 2023/24 children and young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic with the most complex needs will have a designated Keyworker’. Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Keyworking service began as one of 13 areas across the country to be chosen to pilot a service […]
To achieve the NHS ambitions for earlier diagnosis of cancer we are delivering important programmes that have already been proven to work, such as Targeted Lung Health Checks and extending the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. However, success will also mean harnessing the latest technology and newest approaches to cancer diagnosis as they are discovered. Innovation […]
After an appointment with a specialist or surgery it is often necessary to arrange follow-up outpatient appointments for ongoing care. Personalised follow-up describes when a patient’s follow-up care is tailored to their individual clinical needs, circumstances and preferences. This is sometimes called personalised stratified follow-up (as in cancer care). Adopting a personalised approach makes it easier […]
The NHS Standard Contract is mandated by NHS England for use by commissioners for all contracts for healthcare services other than primary care, and the Contract (in full-length and shorter-form versions) is available here: Full length Particulars Full length Service Conditions Full length General Conditions Shorter-form Particulars Shorter-form Service Conditions Shorter-form General Conditions If you […]