CQC proposes ‘special measures’ framework for GPs
CQC will introduce a “special measures” framework for GPs from October 2014. CQC and NHS England area teams will work together to ensure a timely and coordinated response to GP practices that are...
View ArticleFunding for putting the Care Act into practice
The Department of Health has published advice for local authorities on introducing the cap on care costs and the appeals system as part of the Care Act. This note also gives advice on how local...
View ArticleThe future of dental service regulation
The regulation of dental services programme board brings together the key organisations involved in setting, managing and regulating dental care in England.The board aims to make dental regulation more...
View ArticleChanges to midwife supervision in the UK
The Department of Health has set out the changes to the statutory supervision of midwives, which will be introduced in 2017.The new non-statutory supervision will separate midwifery supervision and...
View ArticleTechnical annexes to planning guidance
NHS England and partner organisations have published supporting technical guidance for commissioners and providers. The relevant page on the NHS England website has been updated to include links to...
View ArticleBetter Care Fund planning requirements for 2016/17
The guidance fleshes out the policy framework published on 8 January 2016, with appropriate incentives for emergency admissions avoidance and protection of NHS-commissioned out-of-hospital care. Plans...
View ArticleTransfer of commissioning responsibility for adult obesity services in 2016/17
NHS England is working through local collaborative commissioning forums to support the transfer of adult obesity services to clinical commissioning groups which began on 1 April 2016. This includes...
View ArticleEstates and technology transformation programme: guidance for CCGs
Following the publication of the General Practice Forward View, NHS England has published guidance to support CCGs with their submissions for investment from the estates and technology transformation...
View ArticlePrimary medical services directions: SFE update
The General Medical Services statement of financial entitlements has been updated.Article TypePolicy & Guidance Topics & resources Primary medical Policy & Guidance
View ArticleHealthy living pharmacy self-assessment framework
The Pharmacy and Public Health Forum's Health Living Pharmacy (HLP) has introduced a new process for achieving HLP Level 1 status in pharmacies.The process is a move away from commissioner-led HLP...
View ArticleDiabetic eye screening programme: pathway standards
Public Health England has published national pathway standards for the NHS diabetic eye screening programme.The document covers the revised national standards that come into effect in April 2017.It...
View ArticleThe future of dental service regulation
The regulation of dental services programme board brings together the key organisations involved in setting, managing and regulating dental care in England.The board aims to make dental regulation more...
View ArticleChanges to midwife supervision in the UK
The Department of Health has set out the changes to the statutory supervision of midwives, which will be introduced in 2017.The new non-statutory supervision will separate midwifery supervision and...
View ArticleTechnical annexes to planning guidance
NHS England and partner organisations have published supporting technical guidance for commissioners and providers. The relevant page on the NHS England website has been updated to include links to...
View ArticleBetter Care Fund planning requirements for 2016/17
The guidance fleshes out the policy framework published on 8 January 2016, with appropriate incentives for emergency admissions avoidance and protection of NHS-commissioned out-of-hospital care. Plans...
View ArticleTransfer of commissioning responsibility for adult obesity services in 2016/17
NHS England is working through local collaborative commissioning forums to support the transfer of adult obesity services to clinical commissioning groups which began on 1 April 2016. This includes...
View ArticleEstates and technology transformation programme: guidance for CCGs
Following the publication of the General Practice Forward View, NHS England has published guidance to support CCGs with their submissions for investment from the estates and technology transformation...
View ArticlePrimary medical services directions: SFE update
The General Medical Services statement of financial entitlements has been updated.Article TypePolicy & Guidance Topics & resources Primary medical Policy & Guidance
View ArticleHealthy living pharmacy self-assessment framework
The Pharmacy and Public Health Forum's Health Living Pharmacy (HLP) has introduced a new process for achieving HLP Level 1 status in pharmacies.The process is a move away from commissioner-led HLP...
View ArticleDiabetic eye screening programme: pathway standards
Public Health England has published national pathway standards for the NHS diabetic eye screening programme.The document covers the revised national standards that come into effect in April 2017.It...
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