Information on the next steps for ear checks, dental checks, and sight testing within special educational settings, which includes documentation to support systems to put in place local commissioning ...

The need to invest in primary care and community services to repair the NHS is highlighted in the recent report by Lord Darzi. This edition of PCC Insight highlights what integrated care boards can do ...

NHS England proposes that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from weight loss are prioritised to receive the medication in a variety of new services that will be tested before an ...

All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss. Baby loss certificates were first launched in February 2024 but were only available to ...

Improving the experience and outcomes of children and young people who present with a mental health crisis is a national priority. The NHS Long Term Plan set out that all children and young people ...

This report highlights that each year around 300,000 people aged 16–64 have left the workforce and report having a work-limiting health condition. Once out of the workforce, these individuals are ...

One concern identified by Lord Darzi’s recent report was where patients end up in hospital where they could have received care in a community setting. This article explores the role of dental managed ...

The avoiding brain injury in childbirth (ABC) pilot has launched across nine maternity units and aims to improve maternity outcomes for women and babies. The programme will help maternity staff to ...

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks.

NHS England is seeking volunteers to participate in focus groups as part of the new patient premium evaluation. NHS England would like to hear from contractors, associates, dental therapists, dental ...

This guidance has been designed to provide practical information to support commissioners and providers of NHS healthcare in their work to protect people who are vulnerable and/or susceptible to ...

GPs in deprived areas are responsible for caring for 2,450 patients per head – over 300 more patients per GP than in more affluent areas of the country. Research published by the Royal College of GPs ...