Bowel cancer campaign is relaunched
The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign. Incorporating TV and radio advertising as well as face-to-face events around the country, the campaign, … Read more → - Bowel cancer campaign is relaunched
Views sought for review of cosmetic procedures
A major review of cosmetic surgery and procedures is launched today by the Department of Health. The review, led by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, wants people to … Read more → - Views sought for review of cosmetic procedures
Government announces care and support reforms
The government has announced the biggest reform of the care and support system since 1948. The White Paper, ‘Caring for our future: reforming care and support’ and the draft Care … Read more → - Government announces care and support reforms
More time to have your say on making the Nursery Milk Scheme more cost effective
The Department wants to maximise the opportunity for all interested parties to contribute to the Nursery Milk Scheme consultation, particularly all schools and nurseries across Great Britain. Therefore, and in … Read more → – More time to have your say on making the Nursery Milk Scheme more cost effective
Join in the conversation on how to strengthen the NHS Constitution
The NHS Future Forum, which is advising the Government on how the NHS Constitution might be strengthened, is talking about what the NHS Constitution means to them and are keen … Read more → – Join in the conversation on how to strengthen the NHS Constitution
Students starting secondary school urged to get to know their school nurse
Students starting secondary school this September are being encouraged to get to know their school nurse so they know where to go for help and advice when they need it. … Read more → – Students starting secondary school urged to get to know their school nurse
Second national cancer patient experience survey published
A report, based on the results of the second national cancer patient experience survey, provides insights into the level of care received by nearly 72,000 inpatient and day case cancer … Read more → – Second national cancer patient experience survey published
Commitments announced on preventing homelessness
A report setting out Government commitments to preventing homelessness is published today by the Ministerial Working Group on preventing and tackling homelessness. ‘Making Every Contact Count: A joint approach to … Read more → – Commitments announced on preventing homelessness
Consultations launched on sector regulation of health service
Two consultations that will help ensure that patients’ interests will be protected throughout the health service are launched today by the Department of Health. The consultations set out proposals for … Read more → – Consultations launched on sector regulation of health service
New online tool to search and compare local care providers
A new tool allowing users to search and compare any Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered home care, residential or nursing home provider is now available online at NHS Choices. The … Read more → – New online tool to search and compare local care providers
Commissioning toolkit for respiratory services published
The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) commissioning toolkit is published for NHS commissioners and chief executives. It aims to make it easier to commission better outcomes for people with COPD by … Read more → – Commissioning toolkit for respiratory services published
