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Outbreaks in hospitals across England show the urgent need to step up plans and procedures.
Secretary of State for Health on the changing culture in our hospitals following the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
‘Francis Effect’ on NHS care one year on from Mid Staffs Inquiry with 2,400 more nurses hired in the last year.
Secretary of State for Health message on the drive to ensure safe and compassionate care for all.
Proposed changes to Care Quality Commission registration requirements set out basic level of care that all health and care organisations must provide.
Professor Mark Wilcox has been appointed as the new Chairman of Public Health England's Rapid Review Panel.
The latest monthly MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) and Clostridium difficile infection figures are published today.
Pre-clinical studies of injections of polyclonal antibodies to treat severe 'C. difficile' infections show great promise.
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.
An independent report out today chaired by Rt. Hon Ann Clwyd MP and Professor Tricia Hart calls for a revolution in the way in which the NHS handles complaints.
The Chief Medical Officer, PHE and NHS England urge people who are most at risk of flu to get vaccinated, to protect themselves this winter.
Future of primary care.
Fifty two projects have been awarded a share of £10 million to ensure homeless people receive better help once they leave hospital, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.
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 the Italian Prime Minister's visit, arms sales and the NHS.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on, among other topics, the Cabinet, Samantha Cameron, the Keogh report and Twitter.
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