Survey published on public perceptions of the NHS
The Department of Health (DH) has published a survey on the public perceptions of the NHS. The public perceptions of the NHS and social care is an annual DH commissioned survey that provides a useful...
View ArticleNew Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it...
View ArticleCold Weather Plan for England 2012 published
The Cold Weather Plan aims to prepare for the effects of winter weather on people’s health. It provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold...
View ArticleStrategy for implementation of a national less invasive autopsy imaging...
There are religious, cultural and humanitarian benefits offered by less invasive autopsies and a report from NHS implementation sub group of the Department of Health post mortem, forensic and disaster...
View ArticleNew social work bursary details set out
Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based on responses to a consultation earlier this year, the new...
View ArticleUpdated never events policy framework and data published
The never events policy framework has been reviewed and updated in order to address areas of uncertainty and provide greater clarity about never events and the recommended response to them following...
View ArticleMinisterial statement on Winterbourne View
Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services, has today made a statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View. “The abuse of patients at Winterbourne View...
View ArticleStatement on medicines and pharmacy regulation from the UK Chief...
UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers have published a statement today on exploratory work with professional and regulatory bodies in pharmacy on the balance of medicines legislation and statutory...
View ArticleTechnical change to the process for approving doctors working under the...
This afternoon the Secretary of State for Health announced that the Department of Health is taking action to correct an irregularity in the application of the Mental Health Act 1983. A technical issue...
View ArticleUpcoming surveys to measure prevalence and severity of dental decay in three...
Upcoming epidemiology surveys are set to measure the dental health of 3-year-olds in England. These surveys will improve knowledge about decay progression in pre-school years and inform planners about...
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