Eight CCGs in Lancashire and South Cumbria to merge
The NHS Long Term Plan’s emphasis upon integrated care and reduced costs has seen several CCGs enter into merger proposals. … read more »
Proposal to merge West Midlands CCGs
The NHS Long Term Plan’s emphasis upon integrated care and reduced costs has seen several CCGs enter into merger proposals, … read more »
Proposal to merge Sussex CCGs
Sussex CCG governing bodies are due to consider proposals to merge seven CCGs into three CCGs, in the hope that … read more »
NHS Long-Term Plan: Evidence review on legislative proposals
The Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session on its inquiry into the NHS legislative proposals as part … read more »
NHS Digital reports latest data for the NHS Innovation Scorecard
NHS Digital has released the latest tranche of data for its Innovation Scorecard. The Scorecard tracks and maps uptake and … read more »
DHSC announces new plans on personal health budgets
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced plans to increase the use of personal health budgets (PHBs) … read more »
NHS Improvement launches statutory consultation on changes to the National Tariff
NHS Improvement has launched the statutory consultation for its proposed changes to the National Tariff, which governs the Payment by … read more »
National Audit Office report offers mixed reviews of CCG performance
The National Audit Office (NAO) has this week published a review into Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The review details changes … read more »
Medicines Optimisation Care Homes Team to assist in Trafford care homes
Pharmacists are to be used in care homes in the NHS Trafford region in an effort to improve patient access … read more »
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on price increases for generic medications
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a report on unexpected price increases for certain generic medicines purchased … read more »