Encouraging progress is being made through our Primary Care and Mental Health Transformation Programme since our last Pulse update in June. In this edition we look at the latest developments in three key areas of the programme that are improving patient access to general practice. Right Person, First time General Practice and Community Redesign is […]

A new national Anticipatory Care Plan (ACP) was launched in Lanarkshire at the end of September. Similar to the old plan, it allows people to take control of their future health care needs. A new ACP app is also now available which allows ACPs to be competed online. Audrey Hillock, ACP project manager, said: “Anticipatory […]

Staff in Scotland’s health service continue to benefit from external support should they have any concerns about patient safety or malpractice. The NHS Scotland Confidential Alert Line has expanded to become the Whistleblowing Alert and Advice Services for NHS Scotland (AALS). The service, which is run the charity Public Concern at Work, helps callers consider […]

As we approach the festive season, staff are being reminded about the new low risk drinking guidelines. UK chief medical officers recommend that men and women do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. Ashley Goodfellow, public health specialist, said: “Those who regularly drink as much as this should spread their drinking evenly […]