Having accurate information on patient encounters in general practice is critical to planning the workforce and services, and improving people’s care. The PRSB is working on a project to improve recording of encounter activity in patient records to enhance data quality. The project aims to achieve consensus on a set of terms for consultation modes and care related activities with the ambition of building the terms into GP systems.

Share your thoughts on the proposed changes and your ideas on implementation – complete the survey by 8th March. It should only take 10 minutes to fill in.

Join our webinar on pathology

The PRSB is aligning its standards to the new Pathology Standard (DAPB4101) going through approval at the DAPB in March. We are asking clinical informaticians with an interest in pathology to review PRSB standards in light of the new standards to ensure that they align. To support this work, we are holding a webinar on Thursday, 21 March, 11am - 1pm. 

Urgent Health UK joins the PRSB as a member

Urgent Health UK (UHUK) is a partnership of urgent health care social enterprise providers from across the UK. We are delighted to welcome them as our new member and look forward to receiving their input to our discussions around better information sharing with standards. 

We are looking for a new chair 

After more than two terms as Chair of PRSB, Professor Maureen Baker, CBE, is stepping down. If you are interested in the role yourself or know of others who would be a good fit for PRSB, we would like to hear from you. Please find the role description and get in touch with David Harvey at david.harvey@theprsb.org to discuss.

PRSB is starting a project to understand people’s experience and views on the use of patient portals 

Patient portals are growing in number and importance as a means to empower people to take greater control of their health and care. By using digital apps or websites, people can get information ranging from test results, appointments and access to their care records. We are seeking to understand the benefits, challenges and barriers to the use of patient portals to ensure they deliver consistent, high-quality information to people. If you’re a commissioner, clinician or system supplier, we want to hear from you in our 10-minute survey.  

Making care closer to home a reality – new report from the King’s Fund  

“The health and care system in England must shift its focus away from hospital care to primary and community services if it is to be effective and sustainable”, reads the latest report from the King’s Fund. Find out what needs to happen to enable this shift.  

Did you know that the PRSB is supporting the Annual leadership and workforce summit 2024 on 19 March in London, hosted by the King's Fund? Our CEO, Lorraine Foley, will be there.  

Meet us at Rewired

The PRSB will be exhibiting at Rewired in Birmingham on 12 – 13 March at stand G03. 

If you haven't already, register for the UK’s #1 digital health event bringing together the diverse digital health community an unmissable CPD-accredited programme, digital NHS best practice presentations and multiple networking opportunities. 

Digital Healthcare Show

We are supporting the Digital Healthcare Show 2024, taking place 24-25 April 2024 at ExCeL London. Join thousands of digital healthcare professionals in discussions around transformation, successful tech applications, and the real-world challenges of driving the digital agenda in healthcare. 

Care Show

Care Show is your opportunity to find out about the latest developments in the sector, explore products and services from hundreds of suppliers, and network with peers who share the same passion for social care – register and join them on 24 – 25 April at the ExCel London.