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Proposed changes to Care Quality Commission registration requirements set out basic level of care that all health and care organisations must provide.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Norman Lamb and the Royal Voluntary Service call for everyone to make a commitment to help an older, lonely person near them in 2014.
Norman Lamb writes about getting the right foundations in place to deliver person-centred care for vulnerable people.
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has responded to the CQC’s State of Care report published today
Following the government’s response to the Mid Staffs Francis inquiry, Mary Agnew gives her personal insight from the implementation team.
The Government has published its response to the Francis inquiry report.
Jeremy Hunt talks about learning lessons of Mid Staffordshire and the importance of building a culture of compassionate care.
Plans announced to make the NHS more open, more accountable and more focused on safety and compassion.
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet agenda and Lynton Crosby.
Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) data is being presented in a map that allows people to find out more about care services.
Joint homecare survey by Department of Health and Guardian Social Care Network prompts new ideas for improving homecare.
Department of Health’s response to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s campaign about its report 'Ending 15-minute Care'.
Tougher checks may be introduced to help clamp down on rushed home care visits Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb will announce today.
Home care commissioning practices by local authorities must protect older people’s human rights, says Equality and Human Rights Commission review.
The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.
Patient-led hospital inspections to improve food, cleanliness and dignity sees every eligible trust taking part in the voluntary programme.
A&E departments will benefit from an additional £500 million over the next 2 years to ensure they are fully prepared for winter.
Patients will have confidence in a safe NHS and staff will be supported to make safe care the priority
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on, among other topics, the Cabinet, Samantha Cameron, the Keogh report and Twitter.
Mary Agnew opens up debate, offers insight and personal reflections as she takes forward the findings of the Francis report into Mid Staffs.
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