Health Profiles 2009 launched
Posted: 30th June 2009
Advances in the nation’s health are revealed today in the fourth annual set of local Health Profiles.
National CAMHS Support Service Website & e-Bulletin Survey
Posted: 23rd June 2009
The National CAMHS Support Service (NCSS) is seeking feedback on the NCSS website and bulletin.
The Department of Health’s 90 year anniversary
Posted: 22nd June 2009
June marks the 90 year anniversary of the Department of Health. The Department has faced some huge challenges and reached some major milestones in this time.
High Quality Care For All - Next Stage Review
Posted: 22nd June 2009
Lord Darzi recently launched the NHS Next Stage Review final report which sets a new foundation for a health service that empowers staff and gives patients choice.
Joint commissioning framework for dementia
Posted: 17th June 2009
The National Dementia Strategy joint commissioning framework provides best practice guidance for commissioning dementia services.
Attitudes to mental health problems improving in most areas
Posted: 12th June 2009
The public is broadly sympathetic towards people with mental health problems, according to a Department of Health survey.
Social Enterprise Investment Fund 2009/10 – Open for Business
Posted: 11th June 2009
Social enterprises which improve the quality of health and social care for local communities can now apply for loans and grants from the Department of Health’s Social Enterprise Investment Fund.
Supporting Bristol’s Voluntary and Community Groups
Posted: 11th June 2009
Bristol City Council invites voluntary and community groups of all sizes to tell them what support services they need to help their group thrive over the next five years.
New hotline for carers launched
Posted: 10th June 2009
A one-stop information and advice service for the unsung army of carers who look after ill, frail or disabled friends and relatives has officially been launched. The Carers Direct hotline will make England’s 5 million carers’ lives easier and reduce the time and stress of searching out essential advice.
The Guardian Public Services Awards 2009
Posted: 3rd June 2009
The Guardian Public Services Awards 2009 launched on 20 May 2009. Applications are now invited.