This briefing is part of a series issued regularly by PSNC to inform pharmacy contractors and LPCs of developments in the wider health and care landscape beyond community pharmacy. These briefings contain useful background information to help you understand what is happening in the wider health and care environment which may impact on community pharmacy.

This briefing includes:

• pressure on NHS pensions;
• changes to NHS procurement;
• the Berwick Review into patient safety;
• NHS England – savings plan shortfall forecast;
• NHS England – a call to action for general practice;
• £500m for struggling A&E departments; and
• Chief inspector of general practice appointed.

PSNC Briefing 088/13: Update on the Health and Care Landscape (August 2013)

If you have any queries on this PSNC Briefing or you require more information, please contact Alastair Buxton, Head of NHS Services.

To browse other PSNC briefings on the healthcare landscape click here.