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of data, even where this is contracted out, and organisations need to ensure they
comply with their legal obligations.
Link: http://www.nigb.nhs.uk/igplgflows
Consensus statement supporting the Liverpool Care Pathway:
Over 200 organisations have signed a consensus statement in support of the
Liverpool Care Pathway for the dying patient, including professional bodies, third
sector organisations, disease specific charities and organisations representing
care homes, hospices, social services and palliative care specialists.
Link: http://www.endoflifecareforadults.nhs.uk/tools/core-tools/liverpool-carepathway
Radiotherapy treatment to be rolled out across the NHS:
Almost 8,000 more cancer patients a year could benefit from the roll-out of an
advanced radiotherapy technique with fewer side effects, thanks to a £15m
investment announced by the Department of Health. The Cancer Radiotherapy
Innovation Fund will expand NHS capacity to deliver life-saving advanced
radiotherapy techniques by April 2013. The money will be used to speed up the
use of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) building on the success of the
Cancer Drugs Fund, which has already benefited over 21,000 patients. The
£15m Radiotherapy Innovation Fund will cover the remainder of 2012/13.
For further information, go to: http://mediacentre.dh.gov.uk/2012/10/08/eightthousand-patients-to-benefit-from-advanced-cancer-treatment
The Quarter shows continued strong NHS Performance:
David Flory’s quarterly report for Quarter 1 (April to June) 2012/13, published
recently, provides a summary of the NHS financial position and performance
against National priorities set out in the NHS Operating Framework 2012/13. It
shows the NHS has continued to perform strongly against key performance
measures in the first quarter of this important year for the NHS. The NHS also
continues to make progress with system transformation and the financial savings
required to deliver the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP) and
reform challenge.
For further information, go to: http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/10/quarter-1-
2012-13
Medical revalidation of doctors to start in December:
Medical revalidation, the process by which all doctors who are licensed with
the General Medical Council (GMC) regularly demonstrate they are up-todate
and fit to practice, will start in December 2012.
The new system will help doctors maintain the standard expected of them by
making sure they keep pace with the latest techniques, technologies and
research. Revalidation will also require a doctor to tackle any concerns about
skills such as communication and maintaining trust with patients.
A joint letter from Sir David Nicholson and Sir Bruce Keogh provides more
detail.
To read the letter go to: http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/10/medicalrevalidation-uk/
Chairman & Chief Executive’s Report – November 2012