England to be ‘among best in Europe at tackling cancer’ pledges Jeremy Hunt
The second annual report on ‘Improving outcomes: a strategy for cancer‘, published today, shows cancer survival rates are improving. Get a flavour of the findings in this infographic. Speaking today … Read more → - England to be ‘among best in Europe at tackling cancer’ pledges Jeremy Hunt
‘Christmas to remember’ campaign aims to raise awareness of dementia
The ‘Christmas to remember’ campaign was launched by actress Carey Mulligan and the Prime Minister at Downing Street this morning. It is a joint digital campaign from Number 10, Department … Read more → - ‘Christmas to remember’ campaign aims to raise awareness of dementia
Top nurses announce new strategy to build culture of compassionate care across the NHS
A new 3 year vision and strategy, aimed at building a culture of compassionate care for nursing, midwifery and care staff, has been launched today at the Chief Nursing Officer’s … Read more → - Top nurses announce new strategy to build culture of compassionate care across the NHS
Supplementary evidence for the review body on doctors and dentists remuneration: review for 2013
The NHS Employers scoping report on the contract for doctors in training and a command paper are published today. These will provide a basis for discussions with the medical profession … Read more → – Supplementary evidence for the review body on doctors and dentists remuneration: review for 2013
Steps set out for greater patient involvement and more choice
The Government’s response to its consultation on proposals for greater patient involvement and more choice has been published today. For the first time, people who use mental health services will … Read more → – Steps set out for greater patient involvement and more choice
Extra funding announced to support people in their own homes
Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb has announced an extra £40m will be added to the Disabled Facilities Grant to help people remain independent in their own homes for longer. … Read more → – Extra funding announced to support people in their own homes
Cancer survivors give their views in pilot survey
The first pilot survey of cancer survivors ‘The Quality of Life of Cancer Survivors in England’ is published alongside the second annual report on improving cancer outcomes. As well as … Read more → – Cancer survivors give their views in pilot survey
Infographic: Improving cancer care
See how cancer rates have been changing:
Government publishes final report on Winterbourne View Hospital
The government has today published its final report into the events at Winterbourne View Hospital and has set out a programme of action to transform services so that vulnerable people … Read more → – Government publishes final report on Winterbourne View Hospital
Video: Norman Lamb on Winterbourne View hospital report
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb talks about the Government’s final report on Winterbourne View Hospital. He discusses: solutions for dealing with the issue of people currently in inappropriate long-stay … Read more → – Video: Norman Lamb on Winterbourne View hospital report
GP contract proposals outlined
Proposed changes to the GP contract have been outlined by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. The proposed changes will see GPs rewarded for earlier diagnosis and better care of dementia patients … Read more → – GP contract proposals outlined
