Where did the neurology money go?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by NCS

Sue Thomas, our CEO

So asks NCS Chief Executive Sue Thomas in this month’s Primary Health Care.

A recent National Audit Office report revealed the Department of Health has been spending millions of pounds on unnecessary hospital admissions for neurology.

Alongside our partner charities and the Neurological Alliance, NCS is urging the government to implement the changes recommended in the report. The most important change is a targeted and properly resourced national outcomes strategy for neurology.

Communications opportunity with NCS

Posted on February 15, 2012 by NCS

We are looking for a communications professional or writer to work with us for two days per week on a freelance basis for two months. You’ll need to start on 27 February 2012 or as soon as possible after that.

The role can be taken on either a freelance basis or a temporary employee contract. Find out more.

Getting Birmingham e- ‘QIPP’-ed

Posted on February 10, 2012 by NCS

Delegates at a QIPP roadshow

Our commissioning roadshow visited Birmingham on 9 February. Delegates included nine clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and PCT clusters, and local neurologists.

The event explored how to achieve QIPP – quality, innovation, productivity and prevention – for neurology. Continue reading →

Regional Commissioning Advisor needed

Posted on February 8, 2012 by NCS

Man with lightwriter Got experience in commissioning or service development? Want to join our growing team?

We are currently recruiting for a Regional Commissioning Advisor to work in the north of England. The closing date is 5 March 2012.

QIPP roadshows: our journey so far

Posted on February 3, 2012 by NCS

We are halfway through our NCS Get e-’QIPP’-ed for neurology roadshows. So far we’ve stopped in Manchester, Taunton, Brighton and Southampton.

Read on for highlights so far and how to book a place at one of these free events. Continue reading →