2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance
Apr 24, 2024 · Version history Version Date Changes V1.0 27 March 2024 Initial version V1.1 10 April 2024 Updates: Section 2D. Elective care, clarification made to the 12 week wait validation. The Capital guidance update 2024/25 link has been updated. Foreword from the NHS chief executive officer (CEO) Over the past year, NHS teams have made significant progress […]
Pharmacy First - NHS England
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply. The new Pharmacy First service, launched 31 January 2024, adds to the existing consultation service and […]
NHS England » NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID …
Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from today (Monday, 23 September) as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. Anyone eligible can book their vaccinations from 9am via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they […]
High quality patient records - NHS England
Nov 17, 2022 · High-quality patient records are the foundation of good clinical care delivery. Delivering safe and efficient patient care depends on having high quality patient records and, therefore, the right information available when clinical decisions are made.
NHS England » NHS 111 offering crisis mental health support for …
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single phone line. People […]
Landmark moment as NHS kicks off first ever RSV jab rollout
The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of coughs and colds but can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, which are highly dangerous to older people and young children.
NHS England » Improving experience of care: A shared …
Oct 27, 2022 · Foreword Introduction Health and care policy and practice has changed significantly since the preceding ‘Improving experiences of care: Our shared understanding and ambition’ was published by the National Quality Board (NQB) in 2015. The refreshed NQB ‘Shared Commitment to Quality’ (2021), and associated documents, describing what quality is and how it can be delivered in […]
NHS mail - NHS England
NHS mail. Version 1, 7 November 2022. This guidance is part of the Working in a digitally transformed NHS section of the Good practice guidelines for GP electronic patient records.
Chapter 1: Standard infection control precautions (SICPs)
Standard infection control precautions (SICPs) are to be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all patients whether infection is known to be present or not, to ensure the safety of those being cared for, staff and visitors in the care environment.. SICPs are the basic infection prevention and control measures necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting infectious agents ...
NHS England » Patient choice guidance
Dec 19, 2023 · Introduction Background The NHS is committed to giving patients greater choice and control over how they receive their healthcare and is working hard to improve opportunities for patients to make informed choices about their care that best suit their needs and circumstances. The Health and Care Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) amended the National Health […]