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Following our recent Pay and Contributions Event organised by the Stakeholder Engagement Team and a number of queries raised about the member contributions introduced on 1 October, we have compiled information on the most common queries in this…

In 2008, there were amendments so that people living in England, who have just been released from prison, do not have to pay. This only applies to the prescription issued by the prison doctor, until the person can register with a GP.  To be exempt…

Published 9 March 2023 Summary Mental health is a key area of the NHS Long Term Plan published in 2019. This publication aims to describe the prescribing of medicines used to improve mental health in England that are subsequently dispensed in the…

In December the Department of Health and Social Care announced proposals to change the NHS Pension Scheme regulations to enable NHS staff to work flexibly up to and beyond retirement age.  We included details of the DHSC’s proposals in our December…

From 1 February 2023 the monthly Transitional Payment paid to pharmacy contractors will be set at zero. In accordance with the standard payment schedules, this change will be reflected in payments made from April 2023. This change will be…

We're offering optometrists in England one free point towards their Continuous Professional Development (CPD).    Optometrists in England can sign up to one of three free CPD sessions, run by our clinical advisors. The virtual sessions will provide…

Following the 50th report of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB), the uplift of 4.75% will be applied to all English GDS and PDS contracts on the January schedule, which will be paid on 1 February 2023. The uplift will be…

If you’re a provider, you can apply for reimbursement of your 2023/24 business rates if you meet the qualifying conditions. Check if you are eligible on our knowledge base. Applications must be received within 3 months of the first business rates…

Why we process your information The UK COVID-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS England played a vital role in responding to the pandemic and will need to respond to questions and…

The National Clinical Audit to be undertaken by all community pharmacy contractors in 2022-23 will focus on preventing harm from Valproate prescribing in patients, of childbearing age, who are biologically able to be pregnant. This has been agreed…