Secretary of State for Health hails record breaking waiting list stats
Latest figures released today show that the number of people waiting longer than 26 and 52 weeks to start treatment is at its lowest level since records began. At the end of August 2012, over 100,000...
View ArticleNew checks for doctors in world first patient safety boost
Doctors in the UK are to become the first in the world to have regular assessments to ensure that their training and expertise are up-to-date and that they are fit to carry out their roles, Health...
View ArticleProposed changes to GP contract to focus on better care for people with...
The Government is calling for better care for people with long-term conditions under its proposed changes to the GP contract. These proposals have been sent to the British Medical Association (BMA) for...
View ArticleHybrid system for food labelling given green light
Consumers will be able to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the introduction of a new, consistent system of front of pack labelling, Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today. The...
View Article£50 million investment to give people with dementia specially designed care...
Dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia, which aid treatment by helping avoid confusion and keeping patients calm, was announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Up...
View ArticleStatistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent...
The main findings for September 2012 were: Critical Care Beds There were 3,730 adult critical care beds available with 3,059 occupied, giving an occupancy rate of 82.0%. This is consistent with the low...
View ArticleOver 90 per cent of patients satisfied with NHS 111
A study into the initial NHS 111 pilot sites has found that 92 per cent of callers are satisfied or very satisfied with the service, Health Minister, Lord Howe, announced today. The new NHS 111...
View Article£300 million to create homes for independent living
From today, local authorities will be able to bid for part of a £300 million pot of money which will boost the supported housing market and help people grow old in their own homes, Care and Support...
View ArticleMore transparency to drive up NHS safety
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has published new data showing the number of NHS “never events” reported over the last two years and highlighted fresh action to improve care. Never events are serious...
View ArticleAction to clarify processes under the Mental Health Act
The Department of Health is taking action to correct an irregularity in the application of the Mental Health Act 1983. A technical issue has been identified in the way some Strategic Health Authorities...
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