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31/12/2008 This briefing details the key points of the operating framework, as well as the key announcements of the Pre-Budget Report and the primary care trust allocations for 2009/10 and 2010/11
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1/10/2008 The Mental Health Act 2007 updated the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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7/8/2008 This Briefing summarises the key points of the Department of Health's Health Informatics Review and gives the NHS Confederation's view about what still needs addressing.
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18/7/2008 As part of the NHS Next Stage Review, the Government has published its vision for primary and community care services.
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15/7/2008 The Government has produced a ten-year strategy to improve support for carers. This Briefing summarises the strategy’s priorities, highlighting those that will have the most impact upon NHS organisations.
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15/7/2008 This briefing outlines key points from the DH’s report Health inequalities: progress and next steps, examining progress towards the Government’s 2010 target for reducing health inequalities and what is necessary to carry forward progress beyond 2010.
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10/7/2008 As part of the NHS Next Stage Review the Government has launched a consultation on a draft constitution for the NHS. This Constitution will lay out the principles and values of the NHS and the rights and responsibilities of patients and staff.
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4/7/2008 Lord Ara Darzi's much anticipated final report of his Next Stage Review has been published in the week of the 60th anniversary of the NHS. This briefing summarises the findings of that report, along with giving the Confederation viewpoint.
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1/7/2008 World-class commissioning is intended to deliver a more strategic and long-term approach to commissioning services which leads to improved health outcomes. This briefing concentrates on the assurance system.
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13/6/2008 This Briefing is based on the outcome of a seminar for high-reporting acute organisations held jointly by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) and the NHS Confederation in March 2008. It proposes an action plan for boards to strengthen reporting.
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13/6/2008 This Briefing outlines the current Department of Health policy on violence and abuse pertaining to adult mental health services; the pilot implementation of this policy under the aegis of the Mental Health Trusts Collaboration Project.
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4/6/2008 This European briefing provides an overview of the recent consultation on the laws governing information to patients and the NHS response to this.
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4/6/2008 This European briefing gives an overview of the European Emissions Trading Scheme and the implications of the current review, and suggests the way forward for the NHS.
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7/5/2008 This briefing outlines the main points of the recent White Paper on the future of pharmacy services, Pharmacy in England, Building on strengths, delivering the future.
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2/5/2008 The Heath and Social Care Bill will establish a new system of regulation for providers of NHS care.
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26/3/2008 Briefing outlining the key points of the Department of Health's Delivering Race Equality in Mental Health programme and the next steps for commissioners.
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25/2/2008 This Briefing summarises the main points and benefits of the Department of Health’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme.
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15/2/2008 This Briefing explains how a new Home Office document can help PCTs carry out their legal responsibilities related to the reduction of crime and disorder.
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22/1/2008 The way forward for learning disability health services. Briefing on specialist learning disability health services exploring the new Department of Health guidance, the updated Mansell report and the implications for commissioners.
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