Specialised commissioning in the new NHS
The commissioning and contracting of specialised services has radically changed for 2013/14. Find out just what has changed by reading our paper: Specialised commissioning in the new NHS which forms part of the NHS structure course...
The changing face of primary care
Significant changes to primary care services have been introduced in the coalition government's health reforms. Take a look at Wellards paper: The changing face of primary care to stay ahead of the alterations, find out more about the GP contract revisions and keep up to date with the quality and outcomes framework.
Monitor fast facts
As Monitor settles into its role as the sector regulator for healthcare it is certainly juggling a number of hot potatoes, notably the impact of competition on traditional services...
Care closer to home
The homecare sector is worth in excess of £1.5bn and is growing rapidly. This means that if you have a product or service that is aimed at, or could be developed for the homecare market, then there is a wealth of opportunities on the horizon.
Find out more about what homecare is, why it is such a hot topic and the benefits and challenges it could bring to the NHS by taking a look at our care closer to home course.
Clinical reference groups fast-facts
Clinical reference groups are set to be major influencers on the way NHS England commissions specialised services. This fast-fact covers what CRGs are, what they do and how they are composed...
NHS changes, 1 April
A summary of the changes that took place in the English NHS this April...
Medicines optimisation fast-facts
Medicines optimisation aims to improve the quality, outcomes and value for patients from medicines, as well as delivering value for money within the NHS...
The Department of Health is conducting a consultation on its planned cross-government long-term conditions (LTCs) strategy that is due to be published towards the end of the year.
