Diagnostics waiting times & activity data, month ending 31 July 2011, and quarterly census for quarter ending 30 June 2011
The monthly data published today gives the waiting times for 15 key diagnostic tests carried out in the NHS. More information, including a diagnostic data Q&A, is available on the DH website. Main findings this month: The number of patients,… Read more →Diagnostics waiting times & activity data, month ending 31 July 2011, and quarterly census for quarter ending 30 June 2011
A Modern NHS – putting patients and health professionals in the driving seat
Following the summer recess, the Government will today take further steps in its plans to put patients at the heart of the health service and make the NHS world class. The Health and Social Care Bill will return to Parliament… Read more →A Modern NHS – putting patients and health professionals in the driving seat
Nurses and midwives urged to get the seasonal flu vaccine
Hospital nurses and midwives are among the health workers least likely to have the seasonal flu jab, according to new Department of Health data published today. The latest seasonal flu vaccine uptake reports show, for the first time, those healthcare… Read more →Nurses and midwives urged to get the seasonal flu vaccine
McDonald’s starts to count the calories
On Wednesday this week, McDonald’s will introduce calorie information to all of its menus throughout all of its 1,200 UK restaurants, the Department of Health announced today. People will now be able to see at a glance how many calories… Read more →McDonald’s starts to count the calories
VTE Risk Assessment Data Collection – April to June 2011
The fourth quarterly statistics on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment in England, produced by the Department of Health were released on 2 September according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. VTE Risk Assessment data collection – 2011-12… Read more →VTE Risk Assessment Data Collection – April to June 2011
Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Ambulance System Indicators; Category A 8 minute response time, category A 19 minute response time, call abandonment rate, re-contact rate following discharge of care, time to answer call, time… Read more →Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update
Breast cancer screening
Experts writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine have warned that women are still being ‘kept in the dark’ about the risks associated with NHS breast cancer screening. In response, a Department of Health spokesperson said: “According… Read more →Breast cancer screening
Lords Select Committee report on HIV
The Lords Select Committee has published a report which says that there needs to be a new priority placed on HIV prevention. In response, a Department of Health spokesperson said: “Effective treatment through medical advances have transformed the outlook for… Read more →Lords Select Committee report on HIV
Government prioritises children’s oral health in new dental contract trials
The Government today confirmed its commitment to improving the oral health of NHS patients, particularly children, by announcing that 68 dental practices will trial new changes to the current dental contract. The trials will look at ways of increasing patient… Read more →Government prioritises children’s oral health in new dental contract trials
38 degrees and Health Bill
38 degrees has issued legal advice on the Health and Social Care Bill. In response, a Department of Health spokesperson said: “We have already responded in detail to 38 degrees. in that response we made clear the Secretary of State… Read more →38 degrees and Health Bill
