Patients to get the latest drugs and treatments more quickly
The NHS will have to comply with NICE guidance on new drugs and treatments or explain to patients why there is a delay, under a new scheme announced today. This will help end the unfair practice where...
View ArticlePeople too embarassed to consult GP about bowel cancer
BOWEL CANCER CAMPAIGN GETS CELEBRITY BACKING One in three people are embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo even though having blood in poo is a key symptom of bowel cancer which can kill....
View ArticleIndicators on breastfeeding
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Quarter ending June 2012 The key points from the latest release are: The breastfeeding initiation rate was 74.0% in 2012/13...
View ArticleStatistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – July Release
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Call statistics to the NHS 111 service up to and including July 2012 from the ten sites providing this service and able to...
View ArticleStatistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events
Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting: elective admission events...
View ArticleNew fund will boost digital innovation
Up to £99,000 will be available for NHS organisations that come up with new digital services that improve patient care and help share information more easily across the NHS, the Department of Health...
View ArticleTips to tackle the back to school blues
Text the school nurse for help and advice Children who are starting secondary school for the first time this September are being encouraged to get to know their school nurse so they know where to go...
View ArticleViews sought on how local authorities should consult on fluoridation schemes
A consultation on what local authorities should do and who they should involve when considering water fluoridation schemes has been launched today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton. Views are being...
View ArticleIT agreement to save the taxpayer over £1 billion
Savings of over £1 billion will be reinvested into the NHS following the Department of Health’s legally binding agreement with CSC, suppliers of the Lorenzo healthcare IT system. This agreement will...
View ArticleStatistical press notice: NHS diagnostics waiting times and activity data...
Diagnostics waiting times and activity – July 2012 Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the month of July 2012. The key points are: At the end of July 2012,...
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