This page has links and resources for people who work in health and social care including: Join the We Support STOMP network GP prescribing CQC work on detained patients Pharmacy advice Nursing advice Social care resources Top tips for advocates Join the We Support STOMP network This is a network set up particularly for people […]
As work on patient facing digital tools and services gathers pace and a new roadmap is published, NHS England’s Chief Digital Officer examines achievements so far and plans for the future: Information and technology offers us a chance to not only meet the increased demand set out in the Five Year Forward View, but provide […]
In the latest of a series of blogs previewing the 2018 CNO Summit, the Director of Nursing at Health Education England looks at the rapid development of routes into nursing and midwifery careers: Less than a year ago that Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England announced an innovative programme to fast track graduates […]
Liva Healthcare (Liva) is one of five providers of the digital stream of the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP). Its platform supports patients in monitoring and managing their lifestyle with the help of a free, dedicated personal health coach. As a provider in the pilot Liva is currently supporting pre-diabetic and obese/overweight […]
As questionnaires go out to more than two million people, NHS England’s Director of Primary Care and Deputy Medical Director explains why the annual GP Patient Survey is a key tool in assessing the impact of change: NHS England’s GP Forward View published in April 2016 committed to an extra £2.4 billion a year to […]
Following new pilots, commercial product launches and many rumours, the Chief Digital Officer unpicks the confusing mix of apps and digital offers currently in the news: For many of us using digital tools is an everyday occurrence whether that is online banking, booking holidays or posting on social media. In health, most of us don’t […]
Case study summary To help achieve a better working life, and to improve services for patients, Thanet CCG supported its practices to take part in the Time for Care programme, which is part of the support available through the General Practice Forward View, delivered by the Sustainable Improvement team, NHS England. The idea All practices […]
Here are the things that the advisory group has been helping us with and what we’re doing about them: Going to the GP NHS 111 Dynamic support systems Autism diagnosis Coronavirus and lockdown Allied Health Professionals Community crisis support Research and innovation Restrictive practice Personalistion Social prescribing and primary care networks Learning from deaths Focus […]
Keep up to date with the latest news from the programme. Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu blog: Commitment, energy and enthusiasm Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu blog: Long Term Plan will be a game changer Director’s blog: Managing demand for elective care services Director’s blog: Giving care in the right place, first time All Elective Care handbooks now available […]
Sonny Patnaik introduces vanguards that are improving integrated care for people reaching the end of their life through better use of technology. Harnessing technology is one of the underpinning enablers of change in the care models programme. Benjamin Franklin famously said: “In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” Death comes to us […]