NHS to invite almost a million more people for shingles vaccine as human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine moves to one dose
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NHS to invite almost a million more people for shingles vaccine as human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine moves to one dose

From today almost a million more people (900,000) will become eligible for a shingles vaccination, on the same day that the HPV vaccine moves to a single dose for under 25s. The NHS has updated two of its life-saving vaccination programmes, following the latest advice by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which…

New CQC Guidance: The CQC digital record system guidance prioritises availability, security, and governance while adopting a person-centred approach.
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New CQC Guidance: The CQC digital record system guidance prioritises availability, security, and governance while adopting a person-centred approach.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued guidelines on best practices for digital record systems. The focus is on the importance of “good quality records” in delivering safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care. The CQC shares four principles for providers to follow in order to maintain person-centred systems with an emphasis on availability, security, and…