PCTs to be added to the EPS authorisation directions from 1 February 2013
The national electronic prescriptions service (EPS) directions evaluation panel has approved a further 21 primary care trusts (PCTs) to be added to the EPS authorisation directions. The next stage...
View ArticleNHS Property Services – estates operating information
*Updated 21 November 2012 As indicated in the baseline spend exercise of June 2012, further operating information is now needed in order for NHS Property Services (NHS PS) to build a finance ledger and...
View ArticleUpdate on launch of NHS Property Services Ltd
The Chief Executive of NHS Property Services Ltd, Simon Holden, has provided an update on progress in planning for the launch of the company in April 2013. Following the close down of strategic health...
View ArticleElectronic prescription service directions 2012
These directions, which come into force on 1 December 2012, enable the 33 primary care trusts (PCTs) listed in the schedule to authorise their primary medical services contractors or any practice...
View ArticleImportant information for users of silver/copper ionisation water treatment...
Updated 22 January 2013. The Health and Safety Executive has revised the information published below. Please see Important information for users and suppliers of water treatment systems that use...
View ArticlePrimary care trust estate programme update
Peter Coates, Senior Responsible Officer for the primary care trust (PCT) estate programme has written to update colleagues on the finalisation of the property transfer scheme schedules. This includes...
View ArticleDetermining arrangements for supporting research in primary and community care
A discussion paper, Determining arrangements for supporting research in primary and community care, has been published. The paper aims to support local organisations, in collaboration with local...
View ArticleUpdate on the financial closedown of PCTs published
This letter from Janet Perry, NHS Chief Financial Controller, provides an update for NHS Commissioning Board Local Area Team Directors regarding the financial closedown of PCTs. She outlines the...
View ArticlePCT statement of property costs for properties transferring to NHS property...
Primary care trusts (PCTs) are asked to update the NHS Property Services (NHS PS) property related costs in their baseline return to reflect the final agreed position on property transfers, current...
View ArticleImportant information for users and suppliers of water treatment systems that...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have informed the Department of Health that from 1 February 2013, the marketing and use of elemental copper as a biocide will not be allowed under the Biocidal...
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