Tagged: David Cameron

Government backs cutting edge medical technologies

Revolutionary new cancer test could change the way cancer is diagnosed and treated A new prototype cancer test that could help thousands of cancer patients is one of the five projects that has been awarded funding from our National Institute … Read more → – Government backs cutting edge medical technologies

Published: November 22, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , , ,

One million dementia friends to be created

Britain’s biggest ever project to challenge the way the public thinks about and acts on dementia A million people are needed to take part in the nation’s biggest ever call to action  on dementia, under a new scheme launched today … Read more → – One million dementia friends to be created

Published: November 8, 2012 | In Featured, Press releases | Tagged , , , , ,

Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

£15 million unveiled to rollout across the NHS Almost 8,000 more cancer patients a year could benefit from the rollout of an advanced radiotherapy technique with fewer side effects thanks to a £15 million investment unveiled today by the Prime … Read more → – Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

Published: October 8, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , ,

Next generation nursing and midwifery to free up more time for patients

£140 million for nurses and midwives to improve care and beat bureaucracy The Prime Minister and Health Secretary today set out plans to invest £140 million so that NHS nurses and midwives can spend more time with patients, not paperwork, … Read more → – Next generation nursing and midwifery to free up more time for patients

Published: October 8, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , ,

Stars back new campaign to drive awareness of dementia

Sir Michael Parkinson, Fiona Phillips and Gordon Banks to support national “A Day to Remember” campaign, calling for the public not to delay talking about dementia A new campaign which aims to increase early diagnosis rates for dementia across England … Read more → – Stars back new campaign to drive awareness of dementia

Published: September 21, 2012 | In Featured, Press releases | Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Prime Minister announces support for families

Exciting new services to give mums and dads the support they need to do the best for their children were launched today by the Prime Minister. The care and attention a child receives when young will affect their health, behaviour … Read more → – Prime Minister announces support for families

Published: May 18, 2012 | In Featured, Press releases | Tagged , , , , ,

Over £330 million to give more than two and a half million patients better care and services

Extra funding to pay for state of the art equipment and buildings Over £330 million of extra funding will be spent on providing state of the art equipment and facilities to improve services for patients, the Prime Minister announced today. … Read more → – Over £330 million to give more than two and a half million patients better care and services

Published: March 6, 2012 | In Press releases | Tagged , , , , , , , ,

PM announces new focus on quality and nursing care

A new drive to free up nurses to provide the care patients and relatives expect has been announced today by Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. The push will see nurses spending more time on front line care in wards and other services, a … Read more → – PM announces new focus on quality and nursing care

Published: January 6, 2012 | In Featured, Press releases | Tagged ,

New NHS treatment centres for military heroes

Murrison’s NHS prosthetics services review recommendations supported by Government Prime Minister David Cameron today announced that the Government is investing up to £15 million to support the recommendations to improve prosthetics services for military veterans who have lost a limb … Read more → – New NHS treatment centres for military heroes

Published: October 21, 2011 | In Press releases | Tagged , , ,

Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce new commitments on 24/7 NHS care

If you think you might need emergency help, call 999. For all other urgent health care needs there is 111 The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley will today announce that patients will be able to access the … Read more → – Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce new commitments on 24/7 NHS care

Published: October 1, 2011 | In Press releases | Tagged , ,