2025

Noted (AI summary) NHS England highlights existing functionalities such as the National Care Records Service (NCRS) and the SystmOne out-of-hours system that enable access to patient's Summary Care Record (SCR). They also note that Holderness Health migrated from EMIS to TPP SystmOne with GP Connect enabled to improve interoperability. Holderness Health confirms it migrated to TPP SystmOne with GP Connect enabled for interoperability, but the patient's surgery was 14 years ago and not considered a significant active problem. The CQC contacted the GP practice and Out of Hours provider to establish circumstances and intended actions. They state they ensure that they look closely at how providers deal with incoming correspondence, coding, and sharing of information during inspections, and were satisfied with the significant event analysis undertaken. The RCGP will highlight the case to their health informatics group to influence discussions with NHS England and will also highlight the concerns to The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB).

Noted (AI summary) The Trust will appoint a consultant haematologist with oversight over the stem cell lab and investigations and work up of patients, and are entering discussions with NHSBT to create a joint post. They are also identifying funding at UHB by job planning review across the department. The DHSC expects NHS Trusts to review their staffing levels and notes existing regulations regarding staffing. They also note that they expect a response from the named Trust and Integrated Care Service.