The CQC has launched a public consultation on the way it reports. Details and online form here - CQC launches Better regulation, better care consultation - Care Quality Commission

The BBC is reporting on a remarkable brain surgery operation at Kings College Hospital. Story here - 'Delighted' Crowborough woman played clarinet in brain surgery - BBC News

Research from Harvard University reinforces the thought that walking is good for elderly people. Story here - Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests | Health | The Guardian

The government are realising that they didn't think through the abolition of NHSE. Story here - Chancellor and Health Secretary clash over £1bn for NHS England payoffs

Breaking: The CEO at CQC is stepping down with immediate effect - Sir Julian Hartley steps down as Chief Executive of CQC - Care Quality Commission

Congratulations to Prof. Dame Clare Gerada who has taken her place on the cross benches of the House of Lords. AMSPAR worked with Clare in the forerunner to the Practice Management Network

In the pre-budget sparring NHS Confed and Providers are saying £3bn is needed to meet future needs. Story here - NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn - BBC News

NHSE has published a Medium Term Planning Framework while we await to see who and how the 10 year plan will be dealt with. Find it here - Medium term planning framework - delivering change together 2026/27 to 2028/29

The next DPCHM Open Day will be held via Zoom on Nov 8th. Register by a week today (5th) - [email protected]

Despite the advance warnings it would seem many health organisations haven't yet moved from Windows 10. Story here - Medical device suppliers stalling NHS upgrade to Windows 11

People eligible for the free flu vaccine are being urged to take it as infection numbers are rapidly rising. Story here - Flu season hits five weeks early - am I eligible for vaccine? - BBC News

The latest edition of the AMSPAR e Newsletter has been sent. To receive a copy contact [email protected]

Best wishes to all the candidates sitting the AMSPAR Award in Medical Terminology today. Next courses start 1st December. Contact [email protected]

Today (5th) is the closing date to register for Saturday's DPCHM Open Day via Zoom. Contact [email protected]

Adult services for ADHD sufferers are so stretched they are not taking on anymore cases according to reports. Story here - ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds - BBC News

With Remembrance Sunday this weekend it is an opportune moment to remind people of the RCGP's Veteran Friendly Practice programme - Course: Veterans' Health Hub | RCGP Learning

Thanks to all who joined us for the DPCHM Open Day on Saturday. Closing date for December start is 24th November - AMSPAR - L5 Registration Form

Best wishes to all candidates sitting their Med Term L3 exam today. Next start date for Med Term courses 1st Dec. AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Registration Form

After some financial juggling between the Treasury and DHSC the 18,000 health workers redundancy will now be able to go ahead. Story here - NHS gets go-ahead to make thousands of redundancies - BBC News

The NHS has warned people to be aware of scammers calling pretending to be from their Practice and seeking details or being de-listed. Story here - NHS scam where criminals pretend to be your GP sparks urgent warning - The Mirror