PCT

Archive

PCTs to offer local incentive schemes for data accreditation

PCTs will need to offer local incentive schemes for data accreditation from April to support the national roll-out of the
Read More

BMA says 084 must run its course

GP practices using 084 telephone numbers must be allowed to serve out the terms of their contracts with telephone suppliers
Read More

Another PCT rapped over data loss

The Information Commissioner’s Office has taken enforcement action against another NHS body for a breach of the Data Protection Act.
Read More

Information barrier to PBC

Poor quality data and financial information remains a barrier to the successful implementation of practice-based commissioning, according to the National
Read More

Kent GP-led centres pick Adastra

Two GP-led health centres in Kent have chosen software from out-of-hours provider Adastra as their patient management system. The centres
Read More

EMIS SCR compliant by April

EMIS is expected to become compliant with the Summary Care Record by the end of April, freeing the way for
Read More

SCR roll-out begins

NHS Stoke on Trent has kicked off the national roll-out of the Summary Care Record, while another primary care trust
Read More

DH and London move on shared services

NHS chief executive David Nicholson is encouraging the health service to make greater use of shared services as London’s primary
Read More

Brent PCT rapped over data loss

A third English NHS Trust in the space of a month has been required to take enforcement action by the
Read More

Little local difficulties with C+B

Health minister Ben Bradshaw has told MPs that local implementation issues are at the root of most complaints about Choose
Read More