The Cyber Essentials certification process requires that there are five technical controls in your company, and in order to pass the certification your organisation must meet all of the [...]
In April 2017, the Tobacco Products Directive came into force. Since this date the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has been responsible for devices used to inhale nicotine [...]
Local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are being established by clinical commission groups (CCGs) to facilitate and encourage GP practices to work together in clusters with community, mental health, [...]
In 2017, the NHS spent £569 million on prescriptions of medicines able to be purchased over the counter from pharmacies and other outlets for conditions considered to be self-limiting minor [...]
The CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, and its role is to register, monitor and inspect healthcare services. The CQC publishes reports of its [...]
Melatonin 1mg/ml oral solution (150ml) is now available as a licensed medicine and it is marketed by Colonis Pharma Ltd. The General Medical Council (GMC) requires prescribers to always use a [...]
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) produces an annual update on the management of controlled drugs and this latest report includes guidance on: the increase in opioid prescribing across the UK and [...]
It is not permitted to use patient group directions (PGDs) to administer medication such as flu vaccines for occupational health services, following legal advice issued by NHS England. Instead, [...]
Public Health England has produced a resource for healthcare professionals to promote the prevention of ill health by using interventions and tools to improve people’s physical and mental health [...]
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has produced guidance on co-production in mental health commissioning entitled ‘Working Well Together’. Co-production is based on the premise that the people [...]
