Tag Archives: Commissioning and Service Development

Dementia Best Practice Repository in the NHS England Learning Environment (NHS England)

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

Summary NHS England has developed a repository of examples / case studies of best practice, which is available via the online Learning Environment. NHS England expect CCGs etc. may wish to use this resource to improve services for their patients, … Continue reading →

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Integrated Urgent Care Commissioning Standards (NHS England)

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

Summary NHS England’s Urgent and Emergency Care Review will involve the delivery of NHS 111 and General Practice Out-of-Hours services being brought closer together. The aim is to provide patients with a simplified “front door” to urgent and emergency health … Continue reading →

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Commitments to Carers: Progress Update (NHS England)

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

Summary NHS England has published a review of progress against on 37 “Commitments to Carers” made earlier in the “NHS England’s Commitment to Carers” document of May 2014. Full Text Link Reference Change is happening for carers – Dr Martin … Continue reading →

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Updates on Mental Health Care Provision (BBC News / Healthwatch England / JGCR)

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

Summary Data from 32 mental health trusts, obtained by a Freedom of Information request from Healthwatch England, indicates the average number of bed days per psychiatric patient per year has fallen by 10%. Such patients spend six fewer days in … Continue reading →

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Renewed Call for Parity of Esteem for Mental and Physical Health (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Summary Professor Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer, has expressed support for giving mental health services a higher priority, with targets for waiting times and better protection for funding. Mental illness is estimated to cost between £70bn and £100bn … Continue reading →

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