NHS England has a national strategy for tackling health inequalities known as Core20Plus5 . This targets a population consisting of those in the 20% most deprived areas in England PLUS other groups identified as suffering from poor health by their local Integrated Care System. 5 particular services are emphasised for these patients.

The Governing Bodies of the BOB CCGs meet (in common) for the last time at 1.30pm on Thursday 9th June 2022.

We hear a lot about the programme forNew Hospitals Programme - Sleight of Hand? 40 or 48 new hospitals in the NHS. Here Roy Lilley of the Institute of Health Management gives the lowdown on what is behind it ..... The truth about the 40 hospitals

A study in Italy shows the efficacy of mechanical ventilation in classrooms in reducing Covid-19 transmission in schools, giving up to 82% reduction. Since our vaccines are not very effective in reducing transmission this is a very welcome confirmation pointing to measures that should be more widely taken. The study was supported by the Fondazione David Hume.

The BOB (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West) ICS (Integrated Care System) has published a draft engagement strategy. Comments are due by 18th May 2022. Please see the attached document. BOB ICS has created a microsite dealing with engagement .