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On the 65th birthday of the NHS, Mary Agnew reflects on the importance of getting the fundamentals of care right.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Mary Agnew opens up debate, offers insight and personal reflections as she takes forward the findings of the Francis report into Mid Staffs.
The Department of Health wants to appoint 5 new members for the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP).
The Department of Health, NHS England, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Care Quality Commission and the National Forum of People with Learning Disabilities have issued a statem…
The Care and Support Minister has written to the chairs of health and wellbeing boards.
New measures were announced today to protect people who rely on care services in the event their care home or service provider goes into administration.
Soldiers are being reminded to check personal 'equipment' as part of a new Army campaign to raise awareness of male-specific diseases.
An independent review of cosmetic surgery recommends better regulation, better training and proper redress if things go wrong.
In response to the Francis report, government is launching plans to ensure that patients are always put first and people are treated with respect.
An updated NHS Constitution has been published following a consultation that sought views on a number of proposed changes.
A review aimed at ensuring that all hospitals listen to and act upon the concerns of patients has been launched.
The General Medical Council and other regulators launch joint revalidation handbook.
People who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding are being reminded again that they should apply soon.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Health to NHS trusts' reminding them of the importance of ensuring an open culture within the NHS.
The government has today published a report providing an overview of responses to the consultation on strengthening the NHS Constitution.
Jeremy Hunt's speech to Reform.
Permanent Secretary Una O’Brien has responded to the findings of the Mid Staffs inquiry with a renewed focus on listening to patients.
The government will respond to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry in Parliament today.
The Prime Minister has responded in Parliament to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
Letters from Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson.
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