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  • Framework for Patient and Public Participation in Primary Care Commissioning and accompanying information for patients and the public

    Publications Gateway reference number: 05084 NHS England’s ambition is for patients and the public to be at the heart of everything we do, in line with the values of the NHS Constitution. We are working to strengthen participation in all of our work, including policy making and commissioning (the process of planning, buying and monitoring health services). The Framework for Patient and Public Participation in Primary Care Commissioning is a guide for commissioners – and anyone else... More
    Closed 31 December 2016
  • Consultation Guide on Commissioning Policies: Funding of Treatment outside of Clinical Commissioning Policy or Mandated NICE Guidance - A. In-year service development, B. Individual Funding Requests, C. Funding for experimental and unproven treatments, D. Continuing funding after clinical trials

    When first established, NHS England published a set of a set of so-called 'generic policies' to guide its decision-making for all directly commissioned services. They were called 'generic policies' as they applied to all NHS England's commissioning responsibility, rather than being service-specific. Over the last three years, most of these policies have been covered in other existing comprehensive policy documents. Four areas still require stand-alone policies, and they are the focus of... More
    Closed 15 January 2017
  • Proposed action to cut sales of sugary drinks

    NHS England’s Chief Executive Simon Stevens is calling on patients and the public to have their say in a ten week consultation on plans to cut the sales of sugary drinks sold in hospitals. Our formal consultation gives details of a proposed new fee to be paid by vendors and seeks views on an outright ban, as well as alternative measures to reduce sales of sugary-drinks. Simon Stevens committed in the Five Year Forward View , to improve the health of NHS England’s workforce. A... More
    Closed 18 January 2017
  • Draft multispecialty community provider (MCP) Contract Package for Engagement

    We have now published a draft version of the multispecialty community provider (MCP) contract and a set of supporting documents for engagement. While the package focusses on implementation of the MCP model, many of the principles are transferable to other new models of care. The draft MCP Contract is the product of intensive joint work with a number of vanguard sites across the country, co-developing the approach to tackle the issues sites are facing and to ensure that the Contract will... More
    Closed 20 January 2017
  • Homecare in Hospital Call out

    Publications Gateway Reference: 06228 The homecare in hospital model When a person is admitted to hospital, any care services they are already receiving at home are reviewed before being stopped. Any care at home package would be continued upon admission to hospital, at least for the first 48 hours. Depending on the level of care package, home care workers would maintain contact remotely or by visiting the person in hospital, as deemed appropriate. ... More
    Closed 17 February 2017
  • proposed redesign of learning disability and autistic spectrum disorder services

    People in the North West region and beyond are being urged to have their say on the proposals that have been drawn up by local health and care leaders to modernise services. The proposals include the closure of Mersey Care Whalley site formerly called Calderstones hospital, as called for by Sir Stephen Bubb's 'Winterbourne View - Time for Change' report and the Public Accounts Committee. NHS England is consulting widely across the North West and beyond to ensure that the views of people... More
    Closed 23 February 2017
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Consultation

    NHS England has now concluded consultation on five service specifications for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHs) Tier 4. We have published a summary report of the consultation outcomes which gives an overview of stakeholder feedback to our proposed specifications. Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Consultation Outcome Report The revised specifications have now been developed and can be found on our Child and Adolescent Mental Health... More
    Closed 28 February 2017
  • Accessible Information Standard Review: Survey for support, supplier and representative organisations

    The Accessible Information Standard was published by NHS England, following approval as a new ‘information standard’ for the NHS and adult social care system, in July 2015. Officially called SCCI1605 Accessible Information, the Accessible Information Standard (‘the Standard’) directs and defines a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting individuals’ information and communication support needs, where those needs relate to a disability,... More
    Closed 11 March 2017
  • Accessible Information Standard Review: Survey for health and social care professionals, and organisations commissioning or providing NHS or adult social care services

    The Accessible Information Standard was published by NHS England, following approval as a new ‘information standard’ for the NHS and adult social care system, in July 2015. Officially called SCCI1605 Accessible Information, the Accessible Information Standard (‘the Standard’) directs and defines a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting individuals’ information and communication support needs, where those needs relate to a disability,... More
    Closed 11 March 2017
  • Accessible Information Standard Review: Survey for patients, service users, carers and parents

    The Accessible Information Standard was published by NHS England, following approval as a new ‘information standard’ for the NHS and adult social care system, in July 2015. Officially called SCCI1605 Accessible Information, the Accessible Information Standard (‘the Standard’) directs and defines a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting individuals’ information and communication support needs, where those needs relate to a disability,... More
    Closed 11 March 2017
  • Maternity Choices Information Survey

    Thank you for choosing to complete this survey. NHS England would like information from women who are pregnant or have had a child in the last two years. This will help to improve maternity information and care for women. NHS England wants to find out what information is important to women, before deciding where to go for care before, during and after birth. We want to know when you want this information, and what format(s) would be most useful to you. The survey should take about 15... More
    Closed 31 March 2017
  • Application form: Patient and Public Voice (PPV) members of NHS England's Mental Health Independent Advisory and Oversight Group

    Application form: NHS England - Independent Advisory and Oversight Group. NHS England is committed to ensuring that public and patient voices are at the centre of shaping our healthcare services. Every level of our commissioning system needs to be informed by listening to those who use and care about our services. NHS England - Independent Advisory and Oversight Group NHS England is looking for two expert advisers to sit on a mental health advisory group chaired by Paul Farmer, Chief... More
    Closed 27 April 2017
  • Consultation guide: New service specifications for Adult Meduim and Low Secure Mental Health Services

    Following a three month consultation on two service specifications for the Adult Secure Low and Medium Mental Health Services, NHS England has now published the consultation outcome report. Adult Secure Specifications Consultation Outcome Report NHS England has launched a consultation on the two new service specifications (and two separate appendices) for the Adult Secure Low and Medium Mental Health Services Draft Adult Medium Secure Service Specification | Easy... More
    Closed 11 May 2017
  • Service specification for MS management service for Children

    NHS England has today (21 April 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a service specification for Multiple Sclerosis Management in Children. There has already been extensive engagement on this service specification, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this service specification to date. We now... More
    Closed 20 May 2017
  • Time for Care programme - Expression of interest

    NHS England’s general practice development programme is offering to provide national expertise and support for groups of practices in a CCG area to implement their choice of innovations that release time for care. For information on how to apply for the Time for Care programme please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/gpdp/releasing-time/ More
    Closed 24 May 2017
  • Consultation on Specialised Services clinical commissioning policies and service specifications

    NHS England has today (2nd June 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Bendamustine with rituximab for relapsed mantle cell lymphoma. There has already been extensive engagement on this policy, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this policy to date. We now wish... More
    Closed 2 July 2017
  • Consultation on Specialised Services clinical commissioning policies and service specifications

    NHS England has today (2nd June 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy in the treatment of localised prostate cancer. There has already been extensive engagement on this policy, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this... More
    Closed 2 July 2017
  • Twitter satisfaction survey

    As part of continuing efforts to improve our use of Twitter we want to know how well we're doing to meet your needs. Please complete this short survey to provide feedback about the @ NHSEngland Twitter account . More
    Closed 4 July 2017
  • LinkedIn satisfaction survey

    As part of continuing efforts to improve our use of LinkedIn we want to know how well we're doing to meet your needs. Please complete this short survey to provide feedback about NHS England's LinkedIn page . More
    Closed 4 July 2017
  • Email bulletin satisfaction survey

    As part of continuing efforts to improve our NHS England email bulletins we want to know how well we're doing to meet your needs. Please complete this short survey to provide feedback on the latest email bulletin that we sent to you. More
    Closed 7 July 2017
  • Consultation on clinical commissioning policies: Levofloxacin nebuliser solution

    NHS England has today (16th June 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Levofloxacin nebuliser solution for chronic Pseudomonas lung infection in cystic fibrosis (Adults). Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, life-limiting disease in the UK. Inhaled antibiotics are a normal treatment for people with cystic fibrosis with chronic lung infection. Inhaled levofloxacin is a new antibiotic to provide an extra option for treatment. There has... More
    Closed 16 July 2017
  • Quick Guide evaluation

    Publications Gateway Ref: 05573 We are publishing another Guide in our series of Quick Guides. Each time we publish, we include a link to gain some quantitative feedback on readers have found and may use the guide. More
    Closed 17 July 2017
  • Proposals for Congenital Heart Disease Services

    An easy read version of the consultation document is available here. Translated versions of the consultation document are available below. In July 2016, NHS England published a set of proposals regarding the future commissioning of congenital heart disease (CHD) services for children and adults. They describe the actions which we propose to take in order to ensure a consistent standard of care for CHD patients across the country, for now and for the future. We propose to do... More
    Closed 17 July 2017
  • Intestinal failure services - patient survey

    NHS England is responsible for planning and buying specialised services for people living with intestinal failure. This survey is aimed at understanding how these specialised services are working from the perspective of people living with the condition, or their carers. Intestinal failure is a severe condition which means that someone is unable to absorb the sufficient nutrients, and/or water required to maintain health. For some people this can be a lifelong condition, where they... More
    Closed 18 July 2017
  • Consultation on Clinical Commissioning Policy Proposition: Bendamustine with rituximab for first line treatment of mantle cell lymphoma

    NHS England has today (23rd June 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Bendamustine with rituximab for first line treatment of mantle cell lymphoma. There has already been extensive engagement on this policy, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this policy to... More
    Closed 23 July 2017
  • Consultation on Specialised Services clinical commissioning policy - Immediate Antiretroviral therapy

    NHS England has today (7th July 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Immediate Antiretroviral therapy for treatment of HIV-1 in adults and adolescents. Treating HIV with anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has transformed the outlook for people living with HIV. ART allows most people with HIV to live their life - with a normal life expectancy. Untreated HIV infection leads to progressive damage to the body’s immune system. Current HIV clinical... More
    Closed 6 August 2017
  • Consultation on Specialised Services clinical commissioning policies and service specifications

    NHS England has today (19 May 2017) launched a 90 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy proposition for Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke and a service specification for Neurointerventional services for acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke. The service specification describes how these services will be delivered and will lead to improved access for patients across the country. The service will dramatically reduce the significant burden of disability... More
    Closed 17 August 2017
  • Consultation on Clinical Commissioning Policy Proposition: Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (all ages)

    NHS England has today (28 July 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (all ages). There has already been extensive engagement on this policy, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this... More
    Closed 27 August 2017
  • Consultation on Clinical Commissioning Policy Proposition: Keratoprosthesis for corneal blindness

    NHS England has today (04 August 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on a clinical commissioning policy for Keratoprosthesis for corneal blindness. There has already been extensive engagement on this policy, it has been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this policy to date. We now wish to test it further... More
    Closed 3 September 2017
  • Consultation on a service specification for Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI)

    NHS England has today (11 August 2017) launched a 30 day public consultation on the service specification for Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI). There has already been extensive engagement on this national policy and service specification, they have been developed with the support and input of lead clinicians and patient and public representatives. This approach has helped ensure that the views of key stakeholders have informed and influenced the development of this policy and service... More
    Closed 9 September 2017
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