Useful Links and Documents
Resources by NHS organisation
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Reforming public procurement: EU proposals for a new public procurement Directive
The European Commission has published legal proposals to revise the existing EU public procurement rules. This briefing outlines the key changes proposed to the legal framework and seeks views from NHS organisations on the likely implications for the NHS.
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Mobility of health professionals across Europe. 2012: crunch time for recognition of professional qualifications?
Recent high-profile cases in the UK have focused attention on concerns about the clinical competence and language skills of some healthcare professionals from other European member states.
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Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2012/13
NHS Confederation full briefing/summary for members on the 2012/13 NHS Operating Framework.
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Housing and mental health
This Briefing, produced in association with the National Housing Federation, outlines a number of routes that mental health providers and housing associations may wish to explore together to improve quality and reduce costs.
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Preventing suicide through community and emergency healthcare
This briefing introduces the National Patient Safety Agency's new suicide prevention toolkits for community, emergency and general practice staff.
