NHS Direct makes strides with NHS 111
NHS Direct has been selected as the preferred provider of the NHS 111 service in nine areas of the country, covering more than 30% of England’s population.
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More ambulances sent in NHS 111 areas
The British Medical Association remains concerned that NHS 111 could drive up hospital admissions, as new figures reveal that sites providing the service have experienced an 8% rise in ambulance attendances.
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Eight CCGs apply to delay NHS 111
Eight clinical commissioning groups have applied for an extension to the roll-out deadline for NHS 111.
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NHS Direct staff ‘work in’ against 111
Nursing and health advisors at NHS Direct are to stage a “work in” today to protest against NHS 111.
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Government delays 111 by six months
The government has extended the roll-out deadline for NHS 111 amid concerns that the urgent care number is increasing pressure on health services.
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Mobile services surge for ACS
Advanced Computer Software has said it is seeing a burgeoning demand for mobile services from the health and social care markets.
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OOH figures increase pressure on NHS 111
A 17% increase in people presenting at urgent care and walk in centres across England has renewed concerns that NHS 111 is driving a rise in people attending out-of-hours care.
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LMCs renew attack on NHS 111
GP representatives have expressed “serious concerns” about the roll-out of NHS 111 and claimed the government is ignoring lessons from evaluations of the 111 pilot areas.
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Out-of-hours comparison tool launched
Data on the quality of out-of-hours services can be easily compared by commissioners and providers using an online benchmark tool that goes live today.
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Unions join BMA in call for pause on 111
The Royal College of Nursing and Unison have added their voices to calls for a pause in the roll-out of NHS 111.
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