Walk-in Centres vs GP-led Health Centres
Department of Health | accessed 5 January 2010 Walk-in Centres NHS Walk-in Centres (WiCs) are predominantly nurse-led first contact services which offer access to treatment and advice without requiring patients to register or make an appointment. NHS WiCs deal with illnesses and injuries – including infections and rashes, fractures and lacerations, emergency contraception and advice, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Out-of-Hours
NHS Choices | accessed on 28 July 2009 Since 2004, GPs have been able to choose whether or not to provide 24-hour care for their patients. The out-of-hours (OOH) period is from 6.30pm to 8.00am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays. Currently, some GP surgeries deal with OOH services themselves as well as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Alternative Providers of Medical Services (APMS)
Department of Health – last accessed on 15 July 2009 Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) is a contractual route through which PCTs can contract with a wide range of providers to deliver services tailored to local needs.It offers substantial opportunities for the restructuring of services to offer greater patient choice, improved access and greater responsiveness [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Framework for procuring External Support for Commissioners (FESC): a practical guide
Department of Health | Leaflet | 12 June 2009 FESC is a practical and cost effective procurement tool to help primary care trusts (PCTs) address gaps in commissioning capability or capacity by providing easy access to high quality commissioning solutions from pre-qualified and experienced private sector partners. This brochure sets out what FESC is, why [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )About NHS LIFT
Department of Health | Last modified 9 February 2007 NHS LIFT is a vehicle for improving and developing frontline primary and community care facilities. It is allowing PCTs to invest in new premises in new locations, not merely reproduce existing types of service. It is providing patients with modern integrated health services in high quality, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Independent sector providers (primary care)
Health Management Specialist Library | accessed 22 April 2009 Definition ’3.43 We will ensure that both new and existing providers are allowed to provide services in underserved areas. Social enterprises, the voluntary sector and independent sector providers will all make valuable contributions in the longstanding challenge of addressing inequalities.’ (1) ‘Patients living in deprived areas should soon find [...]
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