NHS Business Services Authority
@nhsbsa.bsky.social
An Arm’s Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care, providing a range of critical central services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients, and the public.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
The Healthy Choices Quiz aims to help you to take control of your health. 🌿
A series of questions about diet, wellbeing, and movement will inform personalised advice on how to improve your choices, including NHS resources to help you on your way: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
A series of questions about diet, wellbeing, and movement will inform personalised advice on how to improve your choices, including NHS resources to help you on your way: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The Healthy Choices Quiz aims to help you to take control of your health. 🌿
A series of questions about diet, wellbeing, and movement will inform personalised advice on how to improve your choices, including NHS resources to help you on your way: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
A series of questions about diet, wellbeing, and movement will inform personalised advice on how to improve your choices, including NHS resources to help you on your way: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Our people make us who we are. That's why we're incredibly proud to be named third Best Not-For-Profit company to work for in this year's #BestCompanies awards.
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releas...
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releas...
Best Companies recognises NHSBSA as one of the UK’s best places to work
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers.
media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our people make us who we are. That's why we're incredibly proud to be named third Best Not-For-Profit company to work for in this year's #BestCompanies awards.
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releas...
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releas...
We’re supporting @DHSCgovuk and the NHS on the new Healthy Choices Quiz. 🍎
It’s designed to empower adults to take better care of their health with the help of detailed scores and personalised results and only takes 5 minutes to complete. Take it today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
It’s designed to empower adults to take better care of their health with the help of detailed scores and personalised results and only takes 5 minutes to complete. Take it today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We’re supporting @DHSCgovuk and the NHS on the new Healthy Choices Quiz. 🍎
It’s designed to empower adults to take better care of their health with the help of detailed scores and personalised results and only takes 5 minutes to complete. Take it today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
It’s designed to empower adults to take better care of their health with the help of detailed scores and personalised results and only takes 5 minutes to complete. Take it today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Calling all GP practices who carry out seasonal flu vaccinations!
Get support with your reimbursement claims and find helpful info at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/prescribing-and-dispensing/seasonal-influenza-vaccination-programme
Get support with your reimbursement claims and find helpful info at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/prescribing-and-dispensing/seasonal-influenza-vaccination-programme
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Calling all GP practices who carry out seasonal flu vaccinations!
Get support with your reimbursement claims and find helpful info at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/prescribing-and-dispensing/seasonal-influenza-vaccination-programme
Get support with your reimbursement claims and find helpful info at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/prescribing-and-dispensing/seasonal-influenza-vaccination-programme
In honour of Armistice Day, we will be observing a national two-minute silence at 11am in order to remember and thank those who have served as part of our Armed Forces.
Our agents will temporarily mute calls during this time and will return as soon as the two minutes are over.
Our agents will temporarily mute calls during this time and will return as soon as the two minutes are over.
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In honour of Armistice Day, we will be observing a national two-minute silence at 11am in order to remember and thank those who have served as part of our Armed Forces.
Our agents will temporarily mute calls during this time and will return as soon as the two minutes are over.
Our agents will temporarily mute calls during this time and will return as soon as the two minutes are over.
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
On Remembrance Sunday, we wish to honour and reflect on those who have dedicated their bravery, selflessness and service to the Armed Forces, both past and present.
We will be laying wreaths at memorials later today in Newcastle, London, Eastbourne and Hesketh.
We will be laying wreaths at memorials later today in Newcastle, London, Eastbourne and Hesketh.
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
On Remembrance Sunday, we wish to honour and reflect on those who have dedicated their bravery, selflessness and service to the Armed Forces, both past and present.
We will be laying wreaths at memorials later today in Newcastle, London, Eastbourne and Hesketh.
We will be laying wreaths at memorials later today in Newcastle, London, Eastbourne and Hesketh.
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.
And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast
And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.
And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast
And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life. nhs.uk/breast
Any time a patient makes a declaration that they are entitled to free or reduced cost NHS ophthalmic services, the ophthalmic team must ask them to complete and sign a GOS declaration form and to produce evidence.
Learn more:
➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient-exemption-checking-guide-ophthalmic-teams-england
Learn more:
➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient-exemption-checking-guide-ophthalmic-teams-england
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Any time a patient makes a declaration that they are entitled to free or reduced cost NHS ophthalmic services, the ophthalmic team must ask them to complete and sign a GOS declaration form and to produce evidence.
Learn more:
➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient-exemption-checking-guide-ophthalmic-teams-england
Learn more:
➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/patient-exemption-checking-guide-ophthalmic-teams-england
The Healthy Choices Quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health and make healthier choices. 💪
It takes 5 minutes to complete, and you'll be given a score and personalised recommendations to help you act where its most needed.
Try today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
It takes 5 minutes to complete, and you'll be given a score and personalised recommendations to help you act where its most needed.
Try today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Healthy Choices Quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health and make healthier choices. 💪
It takes 5 minutes to complete, and you'll be given a score and personalised recommendations to help you act where its most needed.
Try today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
It takes 5 minutes to complete, and you'll be given a score and personalised recommendations to help you act where its most needed.
Try today: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
This International Volunteer Managers Day, expand your reach with NHS Volunteering – a free platform from @england.nhs.uk and NHSBSA connecting healthcare organisations with volunteers.
🔗https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer
#IVMDay25
🔗https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer
#IVMDay25
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This International Volunteer Managers Day, expand your reach with NHS Volunteering – a free platform from @england.nhs.uk and NHSBSA connecting healthcare organisations with volunteers.
🔗https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer
#IVMDay25
🔗https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer
#IVMDay25
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like - slurring when you speak.
But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999
nhs.uk/actFast
But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999
nhs.uk/actFast
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like - slurring when you speak.
But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999
nhs.uk/actFast
But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999
nhs.uk/actFast
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, the thought it could be cancer can play on your mind. But most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.
Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, the thought it could be cancer can play on your mind. But most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.
Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.
Improve the care and reduce the harm for those taking #opioids for the management of chronic, non-cancer pain.
Watch our video walkthrough of the new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard in ePACT2:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Watch our video walkthrough of the new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard in ePACT2:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Using the Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard
YouTube video by NHS Business Services Authority
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Improve the care and reduce the harm for those taking #opioids for the management of chronic, non-cancer pain.
Watch our video walkthrough of the new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard in ePACT2:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Watch our video walkthrough of the new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard in ePACT2:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
As Stoptober ends, the NHS Smoking Cessation Service is here to help smokers quit for good.
Register your pharmacy: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-smoking-cessation-service-referral-secondary-care-community-pharmacy
Register your pharmacy: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-smoking-cessation-service-referral-secondary-care-community-pharmacy
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As Stoptober ends, the NHS Smoking Cessation Service is here to help smokers quit for good.
Register your pharmacy: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-smoking-cessation-service-referral-secondary-care-community-pharmacy
Register your pharmacy: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/nhs-smoking-cessation-service-referral-secondary-care-community-pharmacy
🆕 We've published the latest Innovation Scorecard which visualises how NICE-approved treatments are used in local NHS services.
It shows for the 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, compared to the previous 12 months, 76.6% of medicines were prescribed more.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49AtmPM
It shows for the 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, compared to the previous 12 months, 76.6% of medicines were prescribed more.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49AtmPM
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🆕 We've published the latest Innovation Scorecard which visualises how NICE-approved treatments are used in local NHS services.
It shows for the 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, compared to the previous 12 months, 76.6% of medicines were prescribed more.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49AtmPM
It shows for the 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, compared to the previous 12 months, 76.6% of medicines were prescribed more.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49AtmPM
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
October 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active
– it's a natural mood booster. Find out more with Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
– it's a natural mood booster. Find out more with Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
October 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active
– it's a natural mood booster. Find out more with Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
– it's a natural mood booster. Find out more with Every Mind Matters
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
New statistics published today reveal that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions in England have continued to rise, with 14.7 million items prescribed to an estimated 2.8 million patients during 2024/25.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3L5wpp1
Read the release in full: https://bit.ly/42UNwQz
Read more: https://bit.ly/3L5wpp1
Read the release in full: https://bit.ly/42UNwQz
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New statistics published today reveal that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions in England have continued to rise, with 14.7 million items prescribed to an estimated 2.8 million patients during 2024/25.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3L5wpp1
Read the release in full: https://bit.ly/42UNwQz
Read more: https://bit.ly/3L5wpp1
Read the release in full: https://bit.ly/42UNwQz
It's World Menopause Day. 💜
Menopause care is so important for women’s long-term health.
The HRT PPC helps reduce cost barriers, giving 12 months of eligible HRT for under £20: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc
Menopause care is so important for women’s long-term health.
The HRT PPC helps reduce cost barriers, giving 12 months of eligible HRT for under £20: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc
October 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It's World Menopause Day. 💜
Menopause care is so important for women’s long-term health.
The HRT PPC helps reduce cost barriers, giving 12 months of eligible HRT for under £20: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc
Menopause care is so important for women’s long-term health.
The HRT PPC helps reduce cost barriers, giving 12 months of eligible HRT for under £20: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc
The official statistics for General Pharmaceutical Services are available now, covering activity carried out by community pharmacies and appliance contractors in England from 2015/16 to 2024/25.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qgPqVB
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qgPqVB
October 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The official statistics for General Pharmaceutical Services are available now, covering activity carried out by community pharmacies and appliance contractors in England from 2015/16 to 2024/25.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qgPqVB
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qgPqVB
We are now 30th in the Social Mobility Employer Index!
This reflects our commitment to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. Read more:🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/ad892b66-7bd6-488c-b66d-7a24cc775054/nhsbsa-climbs-104-places-to-rank-30th-in-social-mobility-employer-index
This reflects our commitment to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. Read more:🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/ad892b66-7bd6-488c-b66d-7a24cc775054/nhsbsa-climbs-104-places-to-rank-30th-in-social-mobility-employer-index
October 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We are now 30th in the Social Mobility Employer Index!
This reflects our commitment to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. Read more:🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/ad892b66-7bd6-488c-b66d-7a24cc775054/nhsbsa-climbs-104-places-to-rank-30th-in-social-mobility-employer-index
This reflects our commitment to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. Read more:🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/ad892b66-7bd6-488c-b66d-7a24cc775054/nhsbsa-climbs-104-places-to-rank-30th-in-social-mobility-employer-index
Not sure what to feed your baby when weaning? We’ve got lots of simple, quick recipes at Start for Life. 🍜 #StartForLifeWeaning
October 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Not sure what to feed your baby when weaning? We’ve got lots of simple, quick recipes at Start for Life. 🍜 #StartForLifeWeaning
Don't dismiss the early signs of a heart attack.
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
October 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Don't dismiss the early signs of a heart attack.
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms: nhs.uk/HeartAttack