Leading change A Lead Health Facilitation Nurse at the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust led the work to establish a Learning Disability Health Facilitation and Acute Liaison Service at the Trust, on behalf of the Learning Disability Directorate. This new service has led to improved outcomes and enhanced experience for patients with learning disabilities […]
Leading change The Learning Disability and CAMHS Nursing Lead for schools across North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust led on the redesign and implementation of new service pathways for specialist children’s learning disability health services. This project has led to improved outcomes and experiences of those using the services as well as better provision of […]
New guidance for the NHS will help doctors, nurses and other staff use instant messaging safely to co-ordinate patients’ care during emergencies. Medics have turned to communication channels such as Whatsapp to deal with emergency situations like the Croydon tram crash, Grenfell Tower fire and terrorist attacks in London Bridge and Manchester Arena. The new […]
Find out about how your information may be used for purposes beyond your individual care and how to register your choice to opt out. NHS England is one of many organisations working in the health and care system to improve care for patients and the public. Whenever you use a health or care service, such […]
Leading change The midwifery team at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust created a process which increased the number of pregnant women being vaccinated against influenza and pertussis (whooping cough), providing vaccinations at services they were already accessing. Where to look The midwifery team recognised evidence of unwarranted variation with regard to how pregnant […]
As the NHS prepares to mark its 70th anniversary, the Clinical Director at the South London Partnership, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) programme outlines how the New Care Models are leading an ambitious transformation of mental health, aspiring to help an extra million people with high-quality care supported by £1 billion additional investment: ‘You’re […]
As the NHS prepares to celebrate its 70th birthday, the New Care Models programme shows how NHS England is working with its partners to transform mental health services and provide equal status with physical health: The New Care Models programme teams meet at a Knowledge Exchange conference today to discuss the impact of their work […]
The launch of the strategic direction for sexual assault and abuse services is a major and significant development in understanding sexual abuse and the ramifications that envelope it says Linda Dominguez. We have needed to engage professionals and policy makers to develop their understanding of the impact of abuse, and to provide enhanced support for […]
NHS England is building on the progress made in the Five Year Forward View, which focused on increasing provision of crisis resolution home treatment, and liaison mental health services. The NHS Long Term Plan sets an ambition for more comprehensive crisis pathways in every area that are able to meet the continuum of needs and […]
Prescribed Specialised Services (PSS) CQUIN Guide PSS CQUIN Guidance PSS CQUIN Schemes – Single document (Print friendly) PSS CQUIN Schemes PSS CQUIN Schemes – Individual documents with supporting files BI1 Improving HCV treatment pathways through ODNs BI2 Haemtrack BI3 Automated Exchange Transfusion for Sickle Cell Care BI4 Improving Haemoglobinopathy Pathways through ODN Networks CA.1_IM1 Enhanced […]