Sir Bruce Keogh to leave NHS England – NHS England
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has announced that he will be stepping down as NHS England’s National Medical Director at the end of the year after 10 years in the role. He has been appointed as Chair of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and will take up this important role when he leaves NHS […]

Changes affecting the NHS
NHS Confederation has published What comes into force in April 2017?  This briefing summarises new measures, requirements and legislative changes coming into force this month that will affect NHS organisations, staff, patients and service users across England. It covers arm’s length bodies, charges, e-prescribing, finance, general practice, innovation, integration, personal health budgets, quality, reconfiguration and workforce.

The great NHS debate – BMJ 
In recent days The BMJ has been filled with commentary and debate about the future of the NHS. NHS England’s updated delivery plan calls for many changes in the way healthcare is provided and the priority attached to specific services. Without extra money, this is a zero sum game. More resources devoted to integrated care, extended hours for GPs, and improved mental health and cancer services mean fewer resources for other things.

Sustainability and transformation plans: moving towards implementation | The King’s Fund
This event is for the leaders of primary care, community care, mental health, acute hospital, social care, housing, voluntary and public health services who are responsible for implementing the changes proposed in sustainability and transformation plans.

Statistics

• Maternity Services Monthly Statistics – November 2016
• Dementia Assessment and Referral – January 2017