The NHS European Office covers EU developments across a wide range of areas which have potential implications for the NHS, and our 2010 policy priorities highlights key work areas in 2010.
This section of the website includes information and updates on recent developments in areas of potential interest to the NHS. The more EU issues section includes information on a much wider range of EU developments and policy work over the longer term.
Work updates
PCT Finance Directors count the cost
The NHS European Office met with the Primary Care Trust Network’s Finance Directors recently to update them on the implementation of the EU Remedies Directive and progress made on the revision of EU rules on late payments in commercial transactions. The presentation given is now available on both policy web pages.
Office responds to EU Clinical Trials Directive consultation
The NHS European Office has coordinated a response to a consultation on the EU Clinical Trials Directive. The consultation discusses options for remedying some shortcomings and unintended consequences which have arisen since the Directive's implementation.
No agreement on cross-border healthcare
Health ministers have failed to reach agreement on EU proposals on cross-border healthcare. Whilst next steps are considered, existing rules that have emerged from EU case law continue to apply. See our cross-border healthcare page to find out more.
Briefing on the EU Remedies Directive now available
The revised EU Remedies Directive, which sets out the rules which apply where it is alleged that public authorities have breached pubilc procurement requirements, has now entered into force. Visit our EU Remedies Directive page to read our briefing on the potential implications for NHS organisations.