NHS tackles mixed-sex accommodation
Posted: 16th December 2009
The NHS is on track to virtually eliminate mixed-sex accommodation from hospitals across England, announced Health Minister Ann Keen.
An NHS strategy for a new era
Posted: 11th December 2009
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has set out his strategy for the NHS to put patients first and improve the quality of care as it enters an unprecedented era of reform.
Over a million kids weigh in to tackle obesity
Posted: 11th December 2009
New statistics from the National Child Measurement Programme, support emerging evidence that the rapid rise in child obesity has levelled off.
New guidance to support use of choose and book
Posted: 11th December 2009
The Department of Health has issued new guidance on the effective use of the Choose and Book system.
Practice based commissioning making an impact
Posted: 11th December 2009
GPs believe Practice Based Commissioning is improving its impact on the patient experience and their local community by bringing care closer to patients, according to a newly revised survey published today.
New guide for mental health commissioners published
Posted: 8th December 2009
Commissioning high quality modern mental health services presents real challenges - but help is at hand for commissioners with the publication of a new guide
Radical overhaul of support for people with mental health conditions
Posted: 8th December 2009
New specialist coordinators and dedicated advice lines for small businesses are part of a radical overhaul of support for people with mental health conditions.
Personal Care at Home Bill introduced to Parliament
Posted: 27th November 2009
The Bill that will help individuals with the highest care needs remain independent for longer, was introduced in Parliament recently by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.
Dying Matters
Posted: 23rd November 2009
The Dying Matters coalition is developing a brand new website which will soon go online at www.dyingmatters.org. Long term conditions. In the meantime, interim pages are being hosted on NCPC’s website.
Long stays in hospital worsens health and dementia symptoms, finds charity
Posted: 23rd November 2009
People with dementia are spending longer in hospital than others admitted with the same medical condition and leaving wards in a worse state than when they went in, the Alzheimer's Society said today.