7 items

This week from NHS England

1. eDEC now open for general practices

   NHSE Contracts & funding

   In brief

   Reminder: eDEC is open and due by 21 November 2025.

2. Transforming medical training for the future of the NHS

   NHSE Workforce & employment Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   Phase one report of the Medical Training Review sets four priorities, including more flexible training.

3. Promoting the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review to families

   NHSE Public health

   In brief

   Practices asked to promote the two to two-and-a-half year health and development review, for example at 18-month immunisations.

4. NHS Resolution launches delayed cancer diagnosis in general practice report

   NHSE CQC, regulation & governance

   In brief

   NHS Resolution review of GP indemnity claims for delayed cancer diagnosis, with three areas for improvement.

5. Rabies post-exposure treatment (PET)

   NHSE Vaccinations & screening, Contracts & funding Read at GOV.UK ↗

   In brief

   Rabies post-exposure treatment is part of essential services; vaccine is supplied free by UKHSA's RIgS, usually within 24 hours.

6. Medium Term Planning Framework published

   NHSE Contracts & funding Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   The Medium Term Planning Framework 2026/27–2028/29 includes a target for same-day appointments for clinically urgent patients.

7. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

   NHSE Referrals & hospital services, Public health Read at NHS England ↗

   In brief

   The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme takes referrals for people with obesity plus diabetes and/or hypertension.