Tagged: Lord Howe

£4 million for innovative solutions to tackle healthcare problems

The government has announced £4 million of funding for businesses to develop cutting-edge ideas to address some of the biggest health problems of our time. The Department of Health has opened two new competitions with up to £2 million of … Read more → – £4 million for innovative solutions to tackle healthcare problems

Published: March 28, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , , , , , , ,

Better integrated care could save the NHS millions

The NHS could save millions and provide better care by involving more Allied Health Professionals such as podiatrists in patient care. Physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and other Allied Health Professionals can have a dramatic impact on care … Read more → – Better integrated care could save the NHS millions

Published: March 19, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged ,

More help for people with rare diseases

Earlier diagnosis of a rare condition and better coordinated care will help improve the quality of life for people with rare diseases and their families, according to the first ever UK plan on rare diseases, published for consultation today by … Read more → – More help for people with rare diseases

Published: February 29, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , ,

Government brings forward amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill

The Government today outlined its plans to further improve the Health and Social Care Bill as it prepares to re-enter the House of Lords next week. As the Health and Social Care Bill has progressed through the Lords, the Government … Read more → – Government brings forward amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill

Published: February 1, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , , , ,

Department of Health sets out scope of PiP implant and cosmetic surgery reviews

The Department of Health has today published the terms of reference for two reviews established following the recent concerns about PIP implants. The first review, led by Lord Howe, the Minister for Quality, will establish what happened in theUKwhen the … Read more → – Department of Health sets out scope of PiP implant and cosmetic surgery reviews

Published: January 24, 2012 | In Featured, Press releases | Tagged , ,

Atlas maps out variation in NHS

The Government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services. The NHS Atlas of Variation has today been published by the Department of Health to highlight the amount … Read more → – Atlas maps out variation in NHS

Published: December 12, 2011 | In Press releases | Tagged , , ,

Speech: 31 October 2011, Lord Howe, Ask Your Pharmacist Week

Thank you Kevin [Barron] for inviting me here today.  I am very pleased to be here supporting the 2011 Ask Your Pharmacist Week.  This year’s theme, that pharmacies offer more than just medicines, contains a message from which almost everyone … Read more → – Speech: 31 October 2011, Lord Howe, Ask Your Pharmacist Week

Published: November 8, 2011 | In Featured, Speeches | Tagged , ,

New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

The Government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research, which will usher in a new era for clinical trials – accelerating the development of innovative treatments from the lab to … Read more → – New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

Published: October 6, 2011 | In Press releases | Tagged ,

Speech – 7 Spetember 2011, Lord Howe – Laing & Buisson’s Independent Healthcare Forum

[Check against delivery] Thank you, Sue [Saville]. If you were to stop and ask anyone in the street or down your local pub about what they are most proud of in Britain, it wouldn’t be long until you heard the … Read more → – Speech – 7 Spetember 2011, Lord Howe – Laing & Buisson’s Independent Healthcare Forum

Published: September 7, 2011 | In Speeches | Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Improving medicine use and cutting wastage to be tackled

A new group set up to tackle the £300 million being lost every year in the NHS due to medicine wastage, at least half of which is avoidable, has been announced by Health Minister Lord Howe today. With over 900 … Read more → – Improving medicine use and cutting wastage to be tackled

Published: August 8, 2011 | In Press releases | Tagged ,