Second workshop for Partners on shared care records a success
In the middle of June we welcomed our Partners to the second in our series of workshops. The lunchtime event provided an overview of the current national perspective on shared care records from John Farenden, Senior Lead for Shared Care Records at NHS England and NHS Improvement. John talked about transformation of health and care […]
Social prescribing: seeking people with experience to join our online workshops
For many people, improving their health and wellbeing requires a holistic approach and support by professionals who can help them focus on what matters to them to live well. Social prescribing aims to connect people to local, non-clinical services which can offer support and link workers are key to delivering this service, through the voluntary sector or primary care networks. Social prescribing is a relatively new part of the health and […]
New standards for Diabetes
Caring for the growing numbers of people with diabetes is one of the biggest challenges in healthcare as “diabetes is the largest contributor to healthcare cost and reduced life expectancy in Europe.” The number of people living in the UK with diabetes is expected to rise to 4.2 million people by 2030, affecting almost 9% of the population. Poorly treated, diabetes can lead to other conditions […]
Second workshop for Partners on shared care records a success
In the middle of June we welcomed our Partners to the second in our series of workshops. The lunchtime event provided an overview of the current national perspective on shared care records from John Farenden, Senior Lead for Shared Care Records at NHS England and NHS Improvement. John talked about transformation of health and care […]
PRSB welcomes new partners onboard the Quality Partner Scheme
The Partner Scheme is moving along at pace, and we are excited to welcome EIDO Healthcare, EveryLIFE Technologies, Kinseed and Person Centred Software onboard this month. Josh Knight, Kinseed’s Chief Commercial Officer, said of their partnership status with PRSB: “Our membership of the Partnership Scheme is an important step towards our vision of truly connected […]
PRSB expands pharmacy standards to cover more community services
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has expanded its community pharmacy information standards, so that community pharmacists and GPs can better support integrated care for people in their local communities. In recent years the role of community pharmacists has expanded, and they have been able to offer people an increasing range of services. It’s important […]
Personalised care planning standard to support community mental health care
The PRSB has updated its care planning standard to support community mental health care for people with severe mental health conditions to live well in the community. Commissioned by NHS England and Improvement, the care plan standard will underpin the NHS delivery of more accessible and high-quality care for adults including improving access to psychological therapies, physical […]