The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom faces a significant challenge in managing its resources efficiently while providing high-quality healthcare services to the population. With rising costs and increasing demand for healthcare, it becomes imperative to explore innovative strategies to reduce waste and maximize resource utilisation. In recent years, the application of behavioural economics principles, specifically financial nudges, has emerged as a promising approach to influencing patient behaviour and healthcare provider practices.
Read MoreIntroducing the Digital SR1 Form
The Gov.uk website now provides comprehensive information about the new SR1 form, replacing the DS1500 form. The SR1 form is designed to assist terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of less than 12 months in accessing expedited processing for various essential benefits.
To streamline the process, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a Digital SR1 Service in addition to an electronic version. This enables healthcare professionals to efficiently complete and submit SR1 forms online. To access the service, healthcare professionals must have an NHS smartcard and visit https://portal.national.ncrs.nhs.uk.
Read MoreA brief case to nationalise General Practice
General Practice is in crisis.
With approximately 8% of the NHS budget and 90% of the daily patient contacts, General Practice is one of the most cost effective specialities in the NHS and acts as a gateway to more expensive and scarce resources. However, the model of GP delivered care from cradle to grave is itself gravely ill.
Read MoreThe role of physician associates in the nhs
Physician associates (PAs) play a crucial role in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, particularly in general practice settings.
Read MoreLocal Medical Committees
Local Medical Committees (LMCs) have played a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare landscape of various countries.
Read MoreBritish Medical Association
The British Medical Association (BMA) is a prominent professional association representing doctors and medical students in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreDecolonising UK General Practice: A Path to Equitable Healthcare
The decolonisation of UK general practice is an ongoing process that aims to dismantle the historical power structures, biases, and inequities that perpetuate health disparities among marginalised communities.
Read MoreThe Decline of the NHS as a Global Healthcare Leader
The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom has long been hailed as a symbol of excellence in healthcare provision.
Read MorePolitics and Health in the UK
Over the past decade, the impact of political decisions on health in the United Kingdom has been far-reaching and concerning.
Read MoreOnline access to medical records in England
NHS England has issued a letter to GP practices outlining the national policy that will come into effect on October 31st, 2023.
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