Hundreds of patients with breast cancer and advanced prostate cancer could benefit from a breakthrough targeted therapy, after the NHS agreed a landmark commercial deal to roll-out the drug to treat forms of the two most common cancers in England. The drug, olaparib (Lynparza®), targets cancers with mutations in the BRCA genes, and works by […]
The NHS will be able to prescribe cannabidiol to patients with a rare, seizure-causing genetic disorder in England from today (Tuesday) after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued final guidance recommending its use. Around one in every 6,000 people suffer from tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) that causes seizures, which severely affect […]
Following the publication of novel research on digital inclusion in health and social care by Basis Social, Bola Akinwale, Deputy Director, National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme reflects on how the NHS and wider organisations can reduce digital exclusion and narrow healthcare inequalities The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a harsh light on the health inequalities and […]
Contents 1.1 Patient placement/assessment for infection risk 1.2 Hand hygiene 1.3 Respiratory and cough hygiene 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Safe management of care equipment 1.6 Safe management of the care environment 1.7 Safe management of linen 1.8 Safe management of blood and body fluid spillages 1.9 Safe disposal of waste (including sharps) 1.10 […]
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 […]
Please click on a section to take you to the related questions: The Service Contracting Commissioners Subcontracting Finance Digital services Support offer Skill mix Miscellaneous 1. The service 1.1 Why is a new enhanced access service approach needed? The new arrangements aim to remove variability across the country by putting in place a more standardised […]
To promote a standard approach to Shared Care Protocols (SCPs), on behalf of the national Regional Medicines Optimisation Committees (RMOCs) system, RMOC (North) led the development of Shared Care for Medicines Guidance – A Standard Approach. This guidance defines the principles for a national system of shared care for medicines. The guidance provides a framework […]
Medical records Find out how to get a copy of your medical records Information held by NHS England Requests may be made in writing, by email, or by speaking to us – see NHS England » NHS England as a data controller. All requests will be recorded, and you may need to provide information to verify […]
How the NHS is working to restore diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. What is CVD? Heart and circulatory disease, also known as cardiovascular disease or CVD, causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas. The NHS Long Term Plan identified CVD as […]
Since March 2019, I’ve had the great pleasure and honour of leading NHS Blood and Transplant as Chief Executive. It’s a special place to work for many reasons. But for me, it’s also personal. Why? Because I’m alive today thanks to a blood transfusion I received after the birthday of my second child. I don’t […]