NHS England has today published the latest quarterly Assuring Transformation data that tracks progress on moving people with learning disabilities and/or autism from in-patient to community settings. The figures at 31 December 2014 show a reduction in the overall number of people with learning disabilities and /or autism in in-patient settings. The data also shows […]
NHS England has today published the latest quarterly ‘Assuring Transformation’ data that tracks progress on the NHS commitments in the Winterbourne View Concordat, as of 30 September 2014. The Concordat is an action plan, published by the Department of Health (December 2012), to ensure that all people with learning disabilities and autism receive the health […]
NHS England has today published a more detailed analysis of the quarterly ‘Assuring Transformation’ data published on 16 May 2014. This data informs on progress on the NHS commitments in the Winterbourne View Concordat as of 31 March 2014. The Winterbourne View Concordat is an action plan, published by the Department of Health in December […]
On International Nurses Day, England’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jane Cummings, reflects on changes to nursing and how the NHS needs an ‘adapt and change’ culture: Nursing has changed dramatically in the 150 years since Florence Nightingale founded the first nursing school in London – undoubtedly for the better. While compassionate care is still the guiding […]
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2014, taking place at Manchester Central on 3 and 4 March, has announced the schedule of speakers for the event. The two-day event features a packed programme of presentations, interviews and live Q&A sessions with high profile leadership and innovators from around the healthcare world. This year’s conference builds on […]
As she battles to balance the books, Louise Patten, a registered nurse and Chief Officer of Aylesbury Vale CCG, on the need for transparency across the health system: It’s payday again, so I pop down to my local secondary care provider and follow the ‘Pay Here’ signs. I note the monthly amount I have to […]
NHS leaders in London have announced the first step in a radical transformation of GP services in London. General Practice – A Call to Action, which is published today (Thursday 28 November 2013), was produced in partnership with some of London’s leading doctors. The aspiration is to transform GP services so they are more convenient, […]
Jim Easton has stepped down from his role as National Director: Transformation at the NHS Commissioning Board and his role as National Director for Improvement and Efficiency at the Department of Health. In a 26 year career in healthcare he has previously been the Chief Executive of South Central Strategic Health Authority and, prior to […]
Messages sent to millions of patients via the NHS App have saved the NHS £1.1 million on the cost of previously sending the information via text message. During 2023/24, 22.5 million messages were sent through the NHS App, which would have previously been sent as a text message or letter. The average cost of sending […]
Many mental health inpatient services across the country are delivering good care and outcomes. They show what is possible and achievable. However, while significant progress has been made, some parts of the country still rely on certain types of poor quality and outdated bed-based provision (including out of area placements). Recent inquiries and rapid reviews into […]