Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 4,000 people to A&E each year
To mark the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week today, the Chief Medical Officer is highlighting the serious health impact of carbon monoxide poisoning. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical … Read more → - Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 4,000 people to A&E each year
Winterwatch keeps public up-to-date
A nationwide information service to help keep everyone safe and well this winter was launched today by the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies. The online hub will provide … Read more → - Winterwatch keeps public up-to-date
Hospitals urged to think hard before using antibiotics
Doctors and nurses are being asked to think twice before they prescribe antibiotics in a bid to prevent patients from being given them too much and developing resistance to these … Read more → - Hospitals urged to think hard before using antibiotics
Have your say in our webchat about health and care information
Using information help improve health, care and wellbeing is the hot topic for a webchat on Tuesday 22 November at 3.30pm. NHS Future Forum leads Professor David Haslam and Jeremy Taylor … Read more → – Have your say in our webchat about health and care information
New institute to help narrow the health gap
A new University College London (UCL) Institute that aims to reduce health inequalities through action on social determinants was launched today. The UCL Institute of Health Equity, which will be … Read more → – New institute to help narrow the health gap
Caring for our future workshop videos
See what Paul Burstow, Dr Robert Varnham and Dr Niti Pall had to say about the first of the four workshops taking place place yesterday that bring together the seven … Read more → – Caring for our future workshop videos
Designs help combat hospital bugs
Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare acquired infections are available today for the NHS to purchase after testing showed positive patient and staff feedback. The new designs for … Read more → – Designs help combat hospital bugs
European Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance welcomed
The European Commission has announced a 12-point Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance. The Department welcomes this five-year action plan and will be reviewing and updating its strategy for antimicrobial resistance, … Read more → – European Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance welcomed
