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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
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The main findings for September 2012 were: Critical Care Beds **There were 3,730 adult critical care beds available with 3,059 occupied, giving…
Pay uplifts for doctors and dentists, who work for the NHS, are determined by the government in light of recommendations made by the independent review body on doctors and dentists remuneration (DDRB).
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities.
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home pack, designed to support older patients returning from hospital.
There are religious, cultural and humanitarian benefits offered by less invasive autopsies and a report from NHS implementation sub group of…
Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based …
Pay uplifts for NHS staff on agenda for change (AfC) pay, terms and conditions are determined by the government in the light of the recommendations of the independent NHS Pay Review Body (NHS PRB), which takes evidence from …
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the 'Hospital 2 Home' resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital.
Thank you Sarah [Pickup, President of ADASS]. The importance of local authorities I think it’s appropriate that the very first speech I give…
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.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe.
The week issue 270 19-25 October 2012.
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 Department has published updates to the Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and other non-residential Social Services guidance, and the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG).
Find out more about the department of health’s work, the new ministerial team and meet those who are working directly on policy by joining the…
The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…
£300 million fund to provide new homes to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities.
The ACMD have considered the harms associated with the use of O-desmethyltramadol and recommend that O-desmethyltramadol is controlled.
The Government is calling for better care for people with long-term conditions under its proposed changes to the GP contract.
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