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 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 […]
Safeguarding - NHS England
Jun 22, 2023 · Please contact us if you have any issues reading the above diagram: [email protected] Legal considerations. Safeguarding may lead to contradictory or conflicting obligations, such as confidentiality and disclosure, the need protect the interests of the patient and the need to protect other individuals who may be at risk such as children or vulnerable adults.
The NHS Long Term Plan - NHS England
Jan 7, 2019 · Read our brief summary to find out what our NHS Long Term Plan will deliver for patients and an overview of the key things you can expect to see and hear about as local NHS organisations work with their partners to turn the ambitions in the plan into improvements in services across the country.
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 […]
National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for …
Introduction. The UK Antimicrobial five-year national action plan, published in January 2019 stated that the Scottish national infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) will be adopted in England as national standards, to be measured by the regulators.. The NIPCM has been adapted for use within England to support and facilitate healthcare providers to demonstrate compliance with …
NHS launches online service to find nearest walk-in jab site - NHS …
Jun 25, 2021 · The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history, today launched a new online service that lets people find their nearest walk-in centre by simply entering their postcode. The NHS has opened hundreds of sites where anyone aged 18 or over can turn up to get vaccinated without an appointment over the weekend […]
Walk-in sites open up for people to get COVID-19 booster jab
Nov 1, 2021 · Hundreds of walk-in sites across the country are now offering booster vaccines as the NHS ‘Grab-a-Jab’ campaign returns, making it even easier for people who are eligible to get their top-up jab. In just over six weeks since the lifesaving NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme began delivering boosters, more than six million people have had their […]
NHS England » Electronic prescription service (EPS)
Apr 27, 2023 · The Electronic prescription service (EPS) allows prescribers to send prescriptions electronically to a dispenser (such as a community pharmacy) of the patient’s choice. This makes the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and convenient for patients and staff. EPS supports the NHS England commitment to Digital first primary care, reducing the need for patients to attend practices ...
NHS Prevention Programme - NHS England
Improving the population’s health and preventing illness and disease is key to reducing health inequalities and is at the heart of the NHS Long Term Plan.. Tackling health inequalities is a core priority for NHS England because people from more deprived backgrounds are more likely to have long term health conditions and suffer poor health.. The following initiatives form part of a …