26 Questions
Which healthcare system was established in 1946 under the National Health Service Act?
NHS England
Which of the following is NOT one of the four separate healthcare systems in the UK?
NHS Ireland
Which government provides block grants to the other three countries in the UK?
UK government
Which country has the highest NHS spending per head of population?
Northern Ireland
What is the purpose of Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) in England?
To improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
How many integration authorities are there in Scotland?
31
Which act in Wales promotes long-term collaboration of public bodies for the wellbeing of Welsh citizens?
Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
Which organization refers topics to NICE for guidance and appraisals?
Department of Health and Social Care
What is the maximum incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) that a drug must have to be considered for fast track approval by NICE?
£10,000 per QALY gained
What type of guidelines does NICE publish in addition to guidance and appraisals?
Both advisory clinical guidelines and public health guidelines
Which country is the only one among the four nations to have retained a purchaser/provider split in its healthcare system?
England
What type of levers are used in a market type healthcare system?
Pricing, competition and contracts
Which act introduced new legislative measures to make it easier for health and care organizations to deliver integrated care in the UK?
Health and Care Act 2022
What is the main source of funding for the NHS in England?
General taxation
Which organization is responsible for commissioning healthcare in England?
NHS England
Under the Health and Care Act 2022, what new power does the Secretary of State for Health have?
Increased power to direct NHS England
Which of the following services are directly commissioned by NHS England?
Armed forces health
What is the role of Integrated Care Bodies in the commissioning of healthcare services?
They oversee NHS England on a regional and national level
Which organizations collaborate to join up the planning and delivery of services in a town or district?
Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs)
What is the role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)?
Allocate the NHS budget and commission services for the population
What is the purpose of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)?
Provide guidance for social care
What is the measure used to assess the cost effectiveness of a treatment?
Cost per additional Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY)
According to the NHS Constitution, patients have the right to access certain services within maximum waiting times or be offered alternatives.
Patients have the right to access certain services within maximum waiting times.
Which of the following is a key clinical priority area addressed in the NHS Long Term Plan?
Respiratory care
What is the average resource budget rise announced in the 3-year funding settlement for the NHS?
3.8%
What is the population range covered by integrated care systems?
500,000 - 3 million people
Test your knowledge on health and care partnerships in towns and districts, as well as primary care networks in neighborhoods. Explore the planning and delivery of services, community engagement, and efforts to address health inequalities in these populations.
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