National Health Service definition

National Health Service means the National Health Service established under the National Health Service Act 2014;
National Health Service. (“gwasanaeth iechyd gwladol”) means the comprehensive health service in Wales continued under section 1(1) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006(2);
National Health Service means in England, the NHS; in Scotland, NHS Scotland; in Wales, NHS Wales; and in Northern Ireland, Health and Social Care;

Examples of National Health Service in a sentence

  • This enables National Health Service organisations in England and individuals working within them to ensure personal information is dealt with legally, securely, effectively and efficiently to deliver the best possible care to patients and clients.

  • I also acknowledge my responsibilities as set out under the National Health Service Act 2006 (as amended) and in my Clinical Commissioning Group Accountable Officer Appointment Letter.

  • Culture and behaviour in the English National Health Service: overview of lessons from a large multimethod study.

  • The Committee had regard to the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 (“the Regulations”).

  • This policy has due regard to legislation including, but not limited to, the following: • The Children and Families Act 2014 • The Education Act 2002 • The Education Act 1996 (as amended) • The Children Act 1989 • The National Health Service Act 2006 (as amended) • The Equality Act 2010 • The Health and Safety at Work etc.

  • CCGs should be particularly mindful of these issues when engaging with existing / potential providers in relation to the development of new care models and CCGs must ensure they comply with their statutory obligations including, but not limited to, their obligations under the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

  • Section 14 was amended by the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (c.46), sections 13, 44 and 45; the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1972 (c.58), schedule 7; the Guardianship Act 1973 (c.29), section 11(5); the Health and Social Service and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c.41), schedule 10 and the 1990 Act, schedule 9.

  • The provisions of this circular have been approved by Scottish Ministers under Regulations 2 and 3 of the National Health Service (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Scotland) Regulations 1991 (SI 1991 No 537).

  • In accordance with procedures and guidance given under the Children Act 1989 and the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990, and when requested to do so by a dissatisfied complainant, to review decisions made relating to complaints.

  • A chronological map of 308 physical and mental health conditions from 4 million individuals in the English National Health Service.


More Definitions of National Health Service

National Health Service means the National Health Service established under the National Health Service Act 2014; “pharmacist” means a pharmacist qualified and registered in accordance with this Act and the Healthcare Professions
National Health Service means the National Health Service established under the National Health Service Act 2014; “private practice” means the practice of dentistry by dental practitioners who are not employed by the Government to
National Health Service means the National Health Service established under the National Health Service Act2006;

Related to National Health Service

  • Mental health services means interventions designed to provide the maximum reduction of mental disability and restoration or maintenance of functioning consistent with the requirements for learning, development and enhanced self-sufficiency. Services shall include:

  • Mental health care provider means a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, registered professional nurse, licensed clinical social worker or a licensed master social worker under the supervision of a physician, psychologist or licensed clinical social worker.

  • Mental Health Worker means an individual that assists in planning, developing and evaluating mental health services for Clients; provides liaison between Clients and service providers; and has obtained a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field such as psychology, counseling, or social work, or has two years of experience providing client related services to Clients experiencing mental health, drug abuse or alcohol disorders. Education in a behavioral science field such as psychology, counseling, or social work may be substituted for up to one year of the experience requirement.