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Unite day of industrial action over NHS pensions

The union Unite has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 10th May over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme. Health Minister Simon Burns said: “The NHS and those working in the health service should never take … Read more → – Unite day of industrial action over NHS pensions

Published: April 17, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , ,

Quarter 3 report on NHS performance published

David Flory’s Quarter 3 report on NHS performance (financial and quality of services) has been published. The report shows that the NHS is performing well and on track to deliver the efficiency savings it needs. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “We know … Read more → – Quarter 3 report on NHS performance published

Published: March 27, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , , , ,

Latest NHS workforce figures published

The NHS Information Centre has published NHS workforce statistics for December 2011 and the Annual Census workforce stats for September 2010 – September 2011. Health Minister Simon Burns said: “We welcome the latest figures that show there are more clinical staff … Read more → – Latest NHS workforce figures published

Published: March 21, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged ,

PiP implants– Implications for patients with breast cancer

  The Department of Health and the charity Breast Cancer Campaign are working together to make sure that women with breast cancer who have received PiP implants as part of breast reconstruction surgery understand what they can expect from the … Read more → – PiP implants– Implications for patients with breast cancer

Published: March 19, 2012 | In Featured, Statements | Tagged ,

International Women’s Day

  Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said:   “International Women’s Day is a great reminder of how important women’s health is. “We were one of the first countries to introduce cervical screening, which now saves around 4,500 lives a year. We … Read more → – International Women’s Day

Published: March 8, 2012 | In Featured, Statements | Tagged ,

Royal College of Nurses vote on pension reforms

The Royal College of Nurses has voted against the Government’s NHS pension reforms. In response, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “It is disappointing that some RCN members have voted against the proposals. However, only 16 per cent of RCN members … Read more → – Royal College of Nurses vote on pension reforms

Published: February 28, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , ,

Government makes £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Government’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor, today announced that £500,000 of Government-funding is available for new research into antibiotic-resistant bacteria. ESBLs (extended spectrum Beta lactamases) are enzymes produced by bacteria making them resistant … Read more → – Government makes £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Published: February 7, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged ,

David Flory confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority

David Flory has been confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA). From April 2013 the NDTA will provide governance and oversight of NHS trusts, supporting them to NHS foundation trust status. Sir David Nicholson, … Read more → – David Flory confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority

Published: February 2, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , , ,

Office for National Statistics publishes data on alcohol-related deaths

The Office for National Statistics has published data which shows a rise in the number of men dying from alcohol-related illnesses. In response, Public Health Minister Anne Milton said: “The ONS has highlighted the rise in the total number of … Read more → – Office for National Statistics publishes data on alcohol-related deaths

Published: January 26, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , , ,

New guidance prevents doctors from being ‘gagged’

The General Medical Council has published new guidance preventing doctors from signing ‘gagging’ clauses that would prevent them raising concerns about patient safety. Public Health Minister Anne Milton said: “We welcome the new guidance from the General Medical Council which states clearly … Read more → – New guidance prevents doctors from being ‘gagged’

Published: January 26, 2012 | In Statements | Tagged , , , , ,