Contents Resourcing approach Measuring success Temporary vaccination clinics Appendix I Appendix II Official Publication approval reference: C1158 To: CCG Accountable Officers Cc: GP practices PCN leads LVSs ICS system leaders LAs Regional Directors of Commissioning Regional Directors of Commissioning Finance 24 February 2021 Dear colleagues Thank you for the work you are doing to […]
NHS England East of England’s safeguarding and special educational and disabilities team work with partners from across the East of England to ensure that our most vulnerable and at risk communities are supported. Our team Anneliese Hillyer-Thake – assistant director of nursing, quality and safeguarding Chelle Farnan – safeguarding clinical lead Louise Warren – regional […]
Leading Change General Practice Nurses at The Old Forge Surgery successfully redesigned their weight management programmes to better meet the needs of their patients and rural local population. Where to look The Old Forge Surgery serves approximately 2,700 patients and has two GPs and three part-time practice nurses. In preparing for a CQC visit, the […]
More than half of overweight patients who routinely attended sessions on the NHS Type 2 diabetes prevention programme achieved an average weight loss equivalent to nearly 15 double cheese burgers, new data has revealed. So far well over 50% of people have completed the flagship scheme after attending at least eight support sessions over a […]
About NHS England Safeguarding NHS England is responsible for ensuring that the health commissioning system is working to safeguarding and promote the welfare of its citizens. What is ‘safeguarding’ and why is it important to us? Safeguarding means protecting a citizen’s health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It […]
These resources are intended to help address the common ‘frailty syndromes’ of falls, immobility, delirium, incontinence and side effects of medication. There is also a range of case studies available at the future NHS Collaboration Platform on the topic of supporting older people living with frailty. Please contact us via england.ageingwell@nhs.net to gain access. Frailty as […]
A new campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer early for patients, when it is easier to treat, has been announced today by NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard. Running across TV, radio, and social media from tomorrow, the campaign is the first to focus on tackling the fear of cancer rather than specific […]
These statistics show the volume of units of dental activity (UDAs) commissioned by NHS Area Teams as at the end of each quarter, for the proceeding 12 months. The figures are broken down into two groups: UDAs commissioned where the dental service is being provided; UDAs commissioned in contracts not yet delivering services (for example, […]
The NHS Commissioning Board today announces that it is to review the model of urgent and emergency services in England. The review, led by Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh, will set out proposals for the best way of organising care to meet the needs of patients. The review team will work with clinical commissioning groups […]
Today’s Low Calorie Diet programme announcement brings great news and opportunity for those living with type 2 diabetes. Gone are the days where people thought it would last for life and that the condition could only get worse. People felt trapped in type 2 diabetes – and helpless, but not anymore. We are certain that […]