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 […]
In circumstances when NHS England needs to implement a commissioning policy quickly, a policy statement or urgent policy statement will be developed. These policy statements have been through the standard development process for all policies, including evidence review, impact analysis and decision by the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group (CPAG), however they have not been subject […]
A commissioning policy is a document that defines access to a service for a particular group of patients. A NICE Technology Appraisal Guideline on the same topic will replace, or be incorporated into, a commissioning policy as appropriate. These are important documents that are developed to ensure consistency in access to treatments nationwide. Abatacept for […]
Leading change A ward manager in the Cancer and Associated Specialties Division at the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust led change by introducing a nurse supplied medication programme on the ward. A review of processes, led by the nursing leadership team identified unwarranted variation in the practice of drug collection upon discharge from services which […]
Leading change Nurses in the Faecal INcontinence and Constipation Healthcare (FINCH) team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals introduced an innovative integrated care pathway (ICP) for their patients. It has had a positive impact on both patient outcomes and experience. Where to look Nurses and colleagues in the multi-disciplinary FINCH team identified unwarranted variation in […]
Stroke-reducing heart implants and a life changing surgical procedure for children with cerebral palsy are among a host of new treatments that will now be routinely available for thousands of patients on the NHS. The NHS announced its plan to provide the latest innovative treatments for patients, just days after it celebrated its 70th anniversary. Hundreds […]
This page has resources for CCGs and healthcare professionals on the implementation of not routinely prescribing over the counter (OTC) medicines for certain conditions. Quick Reference Guide for Healthcare Professionals The quick reference guide summarises the guidance recommendations and lists the conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed. Guide for […]
Margaret Wilson from Hythe in Kent learned she was at risk of diabetes after a routine blood test. After receiving treatment for breast cancer a few years she had been trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. But the blood test by her GP detected high sugar levels which suggested she was at risk of Type […]
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 […]
NHS England’s National Pharmacy lead for Care Homes explains how the Vanguards are reducing the risks of medicine-related complications and unplanned hospital admissions: I know a woman in a care home, let’s call her Dorothy. Dorothy is happy in her care home; she has a loving family, good care and makes her own choices. Dorothy […]