\nThe nature of patient needs and ward activity\u00a0 is changing. Inpatients tend to be more ill than they used to be, many with complex needs often arising from multiple long-term conditions. At the same time, hospitals face the challenges of a shortage and high turnover of registered nurses. This review <\/a>presents recent evidence from National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded research, including studies on the number of staff needed, the support workforce and the organisation of care on the wards.<\/p>\n
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DynaMed Plus – recent updates. <\/strong><\/p>\n “DynaMed Plus<\/em>\u00a0topics include concise summaries and detailed recommendations based on the most current evidence..”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The following topics have been updated with new research evidence. Full text available with your NHS OpenAthens account<\/a> or contact the Hanley Library<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n NHSE and NHSI funding<\/strong> Coronial investigations of stillbirths<\/strong> NHS waiting times for elective and cancer treatment<\/strong> Branded medicines prescribing<\/strong> GP contract directions 2019 to 2020<\/strong> National flu immunisation programme 2019\/20<\/strong> Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Fabulous NHS \u2013 Academy of Fabulous Stuff\u00a0\n
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\nNHS England (NHSE) and NHS Improvement (NHSI) have published NHS England and NHS Improvement funding and resource 2019\/20: supporting \u2018The NHS Long Term Plan<\/a>.\u00a0 This document provides information about NHSE and NHSI funding in 2019\/20. It also sets out how the two organisations will support The Long Term Plan through distribution of funding, people and resources, to transform local health and care systems.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation on Coronial investigations of stillbirths<\/a>.\u00a0 This consultation seeks views on proposals for introducing coronial investigations of stillbirth cases which aim to bring greater independence to the way stillbirths are investigated, ensure transparency\u00a0 and disseminate learning from investigations to help prevent future avoidable stillbirths.\u00a0 The consultation closes on 18 June 2019.<\/p>\n
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\nThe National Audit Office has published NHS waiting times for elective and cancer treatment<\/a>.\u00a0 This review presents data on the NHS performance against current waiting times standards for elective and cancer care in England, and some of the factors associated with that performance. It draws together existing evidence and analysis by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, NHS Improvement and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Department of Health and Social Care has published Annual review of the Branded Health Service Medicines (costs) Regulations 2018<\/a>.\u00a0 This document provides details of the first annual review of the regulations relating to the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Department of Health and Social Care has published GP contract directions 2019 to 2020<\/a>.\u00a0 These directions set out the legal framework under which GPs operate and are paid, for both primary medical services and general medical services.<\/p>\n
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\nNHS England has published The national flu immunisation programme 2019\/20<\/a>.\u00a0 This letter describes the national flu immunisation programme for 2019 to 2020\u00a0 and provides information on the adults and children eligible to be vaccinated under the programme.<\/p>\n
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