Amendment to NHS Trust Development Authority directions from 1 October
These directions from the Secretary of State confer new functions and powers on the NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) from 1 October 2012. The directions enable the NHS TDA to take over certain...
View ArticleBriefing gives short overview of the ban on age discrimination
This briefing, ‘Implementing a ban on age discrimination in the NHS – making effective, appropriate decisions’ gives a short overview of the ban on age discrimination. It is specifically aimed at those...
View ArticleData processing agreement for the GP patient survey published
The data processor agreement is published between the Department of Health and Ipsos MORI. The Department appointed Ipsos MORI as its sub contractor for the GP patient survey 2009 – 2011 with an option...
View ArticleUpdate for coroners on death certification reforms
This update has been prepared for coroners to respond to frequently asked questions about the proposed reforms to death certification. It may also be of interest to other services and groups. Read...
View ArticleHIV treatment for overseas visitors in England
From 1 October 2012 an amendment to the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations means that HIV treatment will no longer chargeable to any overseas visitor. This guidance sets out: the background...
View ArticleGP and Practice Team Bulletin: September 2012
The September edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. This month Dame Barbara Hakin discusses some of the key decisions being made which will affect GP practices, including the...
View ArticleTransforming Public Health Bulletin, September 2012 now available
The September 2012 edition of the Transforming Public Health Bulletin provides an update on Public Health England and the appointments made to date. We put the spotlight on the Department of Health’s...
View ArticleHealth intelligence requirements for local authorities set out
The Department of Health has set out the health intelligence requirements for local authorities and the actions local areas may wish to take to support their new public health duties from an...
View ArticleRevised guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations published
This guidance is for NHS bodies in carrying out their duties to make and recover charges for NHS hospital treatment from overseas visitors not exempt from charge. It also includes guidance to safeguard...
View ArticleSummary of local education and training board authorisation process
This is a summary of the process to establish local education and training boards (LETBs) as committees of Health Education England (HEE). The summary sets out the key steps necessary to prepare and...
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