As part of plans to mark the NHS’s 75th birthday, more than 120 of the country’s most senior NHS, health and care leaders are going back to school to talk to children and young people about why they should consider a career in the NHS. The initiative, which is a partnership between NHS England and […]
The NHS is one of the largest landowners in England. As well as providing essential sites for the NHS to deliver services to patients, the NHS has an opportunity to intentionally manage its land and buildings in a way that has a positive social, economic and environmental impact. Simon Corben, Director and Head of Profession […]
Case study summary In Bradford, the council, health and voluntary and community sector partners have come together to support residents with the cost-of-living crisis. Together they are running a number of activities to support residents and colleagues. Work includes community outreach, webinars and meetings for frontline professionals and a targeted cost of living campaign aimed […]
Guidance for trusts when buying digital and IT goods and services in the NHS Recommended routes to market Expected commercial adherence Pillar descriptions Minimum standards applicable for each pillar NHS England has developed guidance to help simplify the digital and IT framework landscape, remove duplication, and reduce costs. We have recommended which framework agreements should […]
This page forms part of a suite of guidance setting out the processes for reviewing and assuring complex change, including transactions between NHS trusts and foundation trusts. Scope of this guidance Reporting of risk assessment Reporting thresholds Assurance approach Decision making Contact Scope of this guidance It provides a framework for the review of significant […]
This chapter sets out the actions planned to achieve the 2030 vision for the NHS people profession. These actions were co-designed by working groups made up of national leaders, subject-matter experts and directors of human resources. They were refined further through crowdsourced discussion with the people profession and their customers. The chapter addresses each of […]
From 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) must provide Extended Hours Access in accordance with the Network Contract DES Specification. In addition, between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, PCNs must prepare for provision of Enhanced Access and deliver Enhanced Access from 1 October 2022. Within a PCN’s area […]
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 […]
The National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement team supports the health system to reduce healthcare inequalities. Our vision is to deliver exceptional quality healthcare for all through equitable access, excellent experience and optimal outcomes. Several strategic drivers from the NHS and government inform, guide and support us in our work. NHS Long Term Plan The 2019 NHS […]
Over 10,000 people at high risk of health deterioration have been identified for extra help and support to stay well and independent thanks to the National Population Health Management Programme. Running for over three years, the Population Health Management Development Programme has supported thousands of health and care professionals including commissioning and service improvement teams, […]