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Meeting held at 9:00am on 12 December 2024 at Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Present:  Sue Douthwaite, Chair Michael Brodie, Chief Executive Kathy Gillatt, Non-Executive Director David Leather, Non-Executive Director (via video conference…

The four UK-wide Infected Blood Support Schemes will close to new applications on 31 March 2025, as part of transitional arrangements with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). This applies to new applications only. The schemes will not…

If you're a provider or performer based in Wales, an Assessment of Clinical Oral Risks and Need (ACORN) is a risk assessment tool and includes components that should be recorded as part of a thorough oral health assessment. An ACORN should be …

We’ve set up a contact centre helpline to support schools get additional COVID-19 testing kits for staff who are symptomatic. This ensures that staff who test negative can return to work quickly, which helps the continuity of education for students…

We’re supporting Public Health England and the Department for Education by delivering an additional channel of support for COVID-19 leads at universities and higher education providers. Our trained advisors are undertaking risk assessments to…

We’re supporting initiatives from DHSC, NHSE/I along with Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and other specialist providers. We’ve been involved in over 15 specific activities across Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and General Practice.

Background In December 2011, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) set out plans to support the development, adoption and spread of innovation in the NHS. It published a report titled "Innovation, Health and Wealth, accelerating adoption…

Background In December 2011, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) set out plans to support the development, adoption and spread of innovation in the NHS. It published a report titled 'Innovation, Health and Wealth, accelerating adoption…

ICB restructure July 2022 From 1 July 2022, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have replaced Strategic Information Partnerships (STPs). Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are now Sub-ICB Locations (SICBLs). You can find more information about these…

The National Health Service Pension Schemes, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2019. Subject to parliamentary procedure and the outcome of the current consultation, the employer rate is due to rise from…