Data is vital to high quality, good value care. Being able to access data about a patient from a computer anywhere in the NHS is vital to ensuring individual patients get great care, at the right time, in the right place: It enables doctors and nurses to know about any existing conditions. It lets a […]
This document gives notice under paragraph 52(2) of Schedule 2 to the National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1879) that the terms of the general medical services contract are varied as set out in the document.
This document gives notice under paragraph 52(2) of Schedule 2 to the National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1879) that the terms of the Personal Medical Services Agreement are varied as set out in the document.
This case study shows how a facilitated peer support a facilitated peer support programme improves GP retention by reducing isolation and revitalising morale.
This case study shows how a ‘supply and demand’ staff bank helps retain experienced GPs, provides direct access to experienced clinicians and lowers costs for sessional staff.
Case study summary The primary care workforce in Somerset is under immense pressure – over the next five years nearly half of all GPs in Somerset will be over the national retirement age of 55. Somerset risks being unable to meet short and longer term demand as well as losing huge amounts of local clinical […]
Case study summary The East London borough of Newham is one of the most diverse and deprived areas of the country, and faces significant issues around recruitment and retention of GPs including a low GP/patient ratio and significant numbers of clinicians nearing retirement. Newham Health Collaborative Ltd (NHC) set up a staff bank operating across […]
As the nation comes together to mark the first anniversary of MEN Arena attack, Hilary Garratt CBE – NHS England’s Director of Nursing and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for England gives thanks to the NHS staff for their bravery and professionalism, and explains how we can all play a part in preventing such further tragedies. […]
The National Stroke Programme has been developed jointly by NHS England and the Stroke Association in consultation with a wide range of clinical experts and people affected by stroke. The programme will support local organisations to meet the ambitions for stroke set out in the Long Term Plan and deliver better prevention, treatment and care for the […]
Ahead of the NHS’s 70th anniversary, the Chief Nursing Officer for England shares an update on the #70nursebloggers and #70midwifebloggers initiative and introduces two upcoming webinars for all nursing, midwifery and care staff to learn more. On 24 April I wrote a blog and launched our #70nursebloggers and #70midwifebloggers initiative to encourage nurses and midwives […]