NHS Business Services Authority
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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
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This International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the incredible people who do so much to support the NHS.
If you're looking for volunteers, our platform makes recruitment simple: https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer.
Email nhsvolunteering@nhsbsa.nhs.uk to promote your roles.
If you're looking for volunteers, our platform makes recruitment simple: https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer.
Email nhsvolunteering@nhsbsa.nhs.uk to promote your roles.
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This International Volunteer Day, we're celebrating the incredible people who do so much to support the NHS.
If you're looking for volunteers, our platform makes recruitment simple: https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer.
Email nhsvolunteering@nhsbsa.nhs.uk to promote your roles.
If you're looking for volunteers, our platform makes recruitment simple: https://volunteering.england.nhs.uk/volunteer.
Email nhsvolunteering@nhsbsa.nhs.uk to promote your roles.
New data has revealed a fall in the cost of dependency-forming medicines prescribed in England, with an 11% decrease during July 2025 to September 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4awqoMI
Read more: https://bit.ly/4awqoMI
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
New data has revealed a fall in the cost of dependency-forming medicines prescribed in England, with an 11% decrease during July 2025 to September 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4awqoMI
Read more: https://bit.ly/4awqoMI
We’ve released the latest statistics on Medicines Used in Mental Health in England.
From July to September 2025, one million CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs were prescribed to an estimated 297,000 identified patients at a cost of £45 million.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kcr1k9
From July to September 2025, one million CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs were prescribed to an estimated 297,000 identified patients at a cost of £45 million.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kcr1k9
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We’ve released the latest statistics on Medicines Used in Mental Health in England.
From July to September 2025, one million CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs were prescribed to an estimated 297,000 identified patients at a cost of £45 million.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kcr1k9
From July to September 2025, one million CNS stimulants and ADHD drugs were prescribed to an estimated 297,000 identified patients at a cost of £45 million.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kcr1k9
Get your score in just 5 minutes. Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz to find where you could make some changes to live a healthier life and receive support and guidance to get going.
Visit: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Visit: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
November 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Get your score in just 5 minutes. Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz to find where you could make some changes to live a healthier life and receive support and guidance to get going.
Visit: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Visit: www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
🆕Today we’ve released the latest report on prescribing patterns for care home patients aged 65 and over in England in 2024/25.
Read more:https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/4435b2cc-6669-4f68-baeb-a17bfa74a48e/new-insights-into-nhs-prescribing-for-care-home-patients-aged-65-and-over-released
Read more:https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/4435b2cc-6669-4f68-baeb-a17bfa74a48e/new-insights-into-nhs-prescribing-for-care-home-patients-aged-65-and-over-released
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🆕Today we’ve released the latest report on prescribing patterns for care home patients aged 65 and over in England in 2024/25.
Read more:https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/4435b2cc-6669-4f68-baeb-a17bfa74a48e/new-insights-into-nhs-prescribing-for-care-home-patients-aged-65-and-over-released
Read more:https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/4435b2cc-6669-4f68-baeb-a17bfa74a48e/new-insights-into-nhs-prescribing-for-care-home-patients-aged-65-and-over-released
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved through our Diversity, Inclusion and Social Mobility work. And we’re just getting started.
Our new strategy for 2025-29 sets out how we’ll keep building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Read more: 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4p60CUe
#Inclusion #SocialMobility
Our new strategy for 2025-29 sets out how we’ll keep building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Read more: 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4p60CUe
#Inclusion #SocialMobility
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved through our Diversity, Inclusion and Social Mobility work. And we’re just getting started.
Our new strategy for 2025-29 sets out how we’ll keep building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Read more: 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4p60CUe
#Inclusion #SocialMobility
Our new strategy for 2025-29 sets out how we’ll keep building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Read more: 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4p60CUe
#Inclusion #SocialMobility
Detailed guidance on using our new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard is available now.
Clare Howard and our own ePACT2 training team explain the importance of this work and how to get the most out of the data and dashboard.
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Clare Howard and our own ePACT2 training team explain the importance of this work and how to get the most out of the data and dashboard.
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Using the Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard
YouTube video by NHS Business Services Authority
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Detailed guidance on using our new Opioid Prescribing Comparators dashboard is available now.
Clare Howard and our own ePACT2 training team explain the importance of this work and how to get the most out of the data and dashboard.
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Clare Howard and our own ePACT2 training team explain the importance of this work and how to get the most out of the data and dashboard.
Watch now:
https://youtu.be/SZ32Xs89vQY
Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke.
Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999.
When stroke strikes remember to Act F.A.S.T. https://bit.ly/3NpF1Eu
Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999.
When stroke strikes remember to Act F.A.S.T. https://bit.ly/3NpF1Eu
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke.
Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999.
When stroke strikes remember to Act F.A.S.T. https://bit.ly/3NpF1Eu
Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999.
When stroke strikes remember to Act F.A.S.T. https://bit.ly/3NpF1Eu
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/cancersymptom
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptom
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 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/cancersymptom
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptom
GOS contractors 👋 Our Provider Assurance Ophthalmic Services team can support you with your adult GOS 4 voucher request and have put together a handy article that covers who is eligible and how to get a pre-authorisation code. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/under-lens-pre-authorising-your-gos-4-vouchers
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
GOS contractors 👋 Our Provider Assurance Ophthalmic Services team can support you with your adult GOS 4 voucher request and have put together a handy article that covers who is eligible and how to get a pre-authorisation code. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/under-lens-pre-authorising-your-gos-4-vouchers
🆕Statistics show that prescribing costs across hospitals and the community in England have continued to rise, with estimated costs reaching £21.6 billion in 2024/25.
🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/a698a820-86c7-4ff9-aeb0-3f51452ddb2a/nhs-prescribing-costs-reach-21-6-billion-in-2024-25
🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/a698a820-86c7-4ff9-aeb0-3f51452ddb2a/nhs-prescribing-costs-reach-21-6-billion-in-2024-25
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🆕Statistics show that prescribing costs across hospitals and the community in England have continued to rise, with estimated costs reaching £21.6 billion in 2024/25.
🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/a698a820-86c7-4ff9-aeb0-3f51452ddb2a/nhs-prescribing-costs-reach-21-6-billion-in-2024-25
🔗 https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/press-releases/a698a820-86c7-4ff9-aeb0-3f51452ddb2a/nhs-prescribing-costs-reach-21-6-billion-in-2024-25
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