FINANCE

NHS IFRS Briefing paper 6: Accounting for PFI and LIFT schemes under IFRS (11th June 2009)
This sixth briefing paper on IFRS considers the accounting arrangements for PFI and LIFT schemes in the NHS. Further information for auditors will be published in line with the Department of Health’s future guidance on these matters when available.
Briefing

Health in a Cold Climate: Developing an Intelligent Response to the Financial Challenges Facing the NHS (11th June 2009)
This report, from Chris Ham, draws on discussions at a series of four seminars, the aim of which was to explore the financial context in which the NHS is working and opportunities for using resources more efficiently. The ideas set out in the paper are based on the presentations at the seminars and the points made in the discussions they generated.
Report

Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment (No 4) and Specification of National Minimum Percentage Uplift) Directions 2009 (16th June 2009)
The Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment (No. 4) and Specification of National Minimum Percentage Uplift) Directions 2009 were signed on 10 June 2009 and are for the most part effective from 1 April 2009.

This document puts in place:

• increases to certain SFE fees and allowances from 1st April 2009, linked to the recommendations in this year's Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body report
• minor changes to the Childhood Immunisation Scheme from 11th June 2009,
• removes some redundant text

Directions