Statistical Press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events
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View ArticleStatistical Press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest monthly hospital activity events (up to and including October 2012) The main findings compare the year to date (YTD) to...
View ArticleMore control given to councils to scrutinise changes to local healthcare
New measures coming in to force in April 2013 will mean that any changes to the local healthcare services will be more locally led and transparent to patients. The Health and Social Care Act 2012...
View ArticleBumpbook – are mums sharing the right information?
The Department of Health distributes two million free booklets to support mums and give them the right information during pregnancy Findings from a joint survey from parenting site Netmums and the...
View ArticleDoctors’ contracts fit for the 21st century
The Government has today published two independent reports about doctors’ contracts. The reports commissioned by the Government highlight the need to change doctors’ current contracts, both for...
View ArticlePathology Quality Assurance review launched
A review of quality assurance arrangements for NHS pathology services was announced today by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh. The review will be led by National Clinical Director for...
View ArticleThalidomide victims awarded £80 million health grant
Thalidomide victims awarded £80 million health grant Under a deal unveiled today by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, the Department of Health will pay around £80 million over 10 years to the...
View ArticleDoctors and nurses to help protect vulnerable children
Hospitals will have a new system to help doctors and nurses spot children suffering from abuse and neglect, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter announced today. The Minister has given the green light for...
View ArticleCampaign warns people to ‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it’ to stop the spread of flu
People are being urged to wash their hands regularly and throw used tissues away – ‘Catch It. Bin It. Kill It’ – in a bid to limit the spread of winter bugs, including norovirus and flu, Public Health...
View ArticleHidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign
HIDDEN DANGERS HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW SMOKING CAMPAIGN - First shock smoking ads in eight years - Smokers will be told that just 15 cigarettes cause a mutation that can lead to cancerous tumours in a...
View ArticleGovernment backs businesses with £5 million funding boost
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