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NHS charges to increase from April 2012
The NHS prescription charge will increase to £7.65 per item from 1 April 2012. The Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) prices remain unchanged.Date:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Weekly accident and emergency and ambulance activity for week ending February 26 2012
The Department today published the latest statistical information relating to ADate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Daily hospital and flu situation reports week ending 8am February 27
The Department today published the latest statistical information relating to hospital and flu situation reports for the weekDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
The guidelines manual: Consultation on the 2012 update
NICE has carried out a review of 'The guidelines manual'. This document describes the detailed process and methodology used to produce NICEDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
British Red Cross launches Syria crisis appeal as situation worsens by the hour
* Appeal launched as humanitarian situation worsens * Urgent need for food, medical support and other aid * Syrian ArabDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - British Red Cross -
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake report
This report describes pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) uptake for 2009, 2010 and 2011 (with some comparative results from past years), forDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Nursing care bands set for 2012
The annual level of the NHS contribution towards the costs of a place in a care home with nursing for those people assessed as requiring the help of a registered nurseDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Over £100m to support groundbreaking clinical research
Over £100m will be invested in NHS Clinical Research Facilities to develop new treatments to benefit thousands of patients, the GovernmentDate:01.03.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Department of Health appoints three new director generals
The Department of Health today announced three appointments to its senior team.Date:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Burns: The private patient income cap: Why the status quo simply doesn't make sense
Health Minister Simon Burns has written an article for the Department of Health website on "The private patientDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Comment on two Catholic midwives losing legal challenge to Glasgow Health Board's decision to refuse recognising entitlement to conscientious objection over supervising staff in abortions
CommentingDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Response to Lord Crisp's letter on the Health and Social Care Bill
RCGP Chair Dr Clare Gerada has responded to Lord Crisp's letter to the Times newspaper on the Health and Social Care Bill.Date:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
Specialist GP genetics services would benefit patients at greater genetic risk of developing cancer
A new study published in the British Journal of General Practice has found that specialist GPDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
WMS: Update on Winterbourne View
The Department of Health has published a written ministerial statement toDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
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,Date:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
HPV testing followed by smear could improve cervical screening
TESTING for the human papillomavirus (HPV) - a virus most women will encounter at some point in their lives - followed by a smear test ifDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Too many young people 'suffering in silence' with mental health problems
Deputy Prime Minister announces extra £22 million for ground-breaking children's mental health programme Up toDate:29.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Royal College of Nurses vote on pension reforms
The Royal College of Nurses has voted against the Government's NHS pension reforms.Date:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Paul Burstow to take part in Gransnet webchat
Minister for Care Services Paul Burstow will be taking part in a live webchat on Gransnet, the social networking site for grandparents.Date:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
DH third statement of new regulation published
The Government is committed to producing twice yearly statements on new regulations that impact business and civil society organisations.Date:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Behaviour change: Scope consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a scope consultation on developing public health programme guidance for behaviourDate:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
NICE to produce 10 new quality standards
NICE will develop a range of new quality standards on topics such as autism, caesarean section, rheumatoid arthritis and self harm, after the Department ofDate:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Latest topics referred to NICE: January 2012
Department of Health ministers agreed to refer the following topics to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in January, toDate:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Behind the headlines: 'Government delaying cancer drug approvals'
Over the weekend, a number of news outlets reported that the government is "delaying introducing new cancer drugs into the NHS inDate:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Increased conception rate underlines need for more midwives
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics Conceptions in England and Wales 2010 figures released today, Jacque Gerrard, Royal CollegeDate:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
FPA welcomes lower teenage pregnancy figures
New figures for pregnancy rates in 2010 in England and Wales released today reveal that under 18 conceptions were at their lowest since 1969 at 34,633Date:28.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Family Planning Association -
British Red Cross funds assist Syria aid operation
.In the past week, two convoys of Red Cross aid reached the cities of Homs and Bludan, bringing food, medical supplies, blankets and other aid .Date:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - British Red Cross -
Scottish Government announces insulin pump investment
After many years of campaigning by the charity and patient groups, Diabetes UK Scotland has welcomed a Scottish Government announcement to investDate:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Diabetes UK -
Estates and facilities alert - reporting defects and failures, and disseminating alerts
This alert reminds NHS healthcare providers, Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, PCTs, Dental practices and GPDate:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Government response to report on public expenditure
Today, the Government published its response to the Health Select Committee report on public expenditure.Date:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
WMS: Government response to the health select committee report on public expenditure
The Department of Health has published a written ministerial statement on itsDate:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Acting 'FAST' proves it can save hundreds of lives
Latest figures show that the annual Act FAST stroke campaign has had a significant impact on patients receiving stroke treatment.Date:27.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
GMC responds to recent media coverage concerning alleged illegal abortions
Responding to the recent media coverage about the alleged involvement of some doctors in illegal abortions, Niall Dickson,Date:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Termination of pregnancy under the Abortion Act
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has written to MedicalDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Organ transplantation from donors with brain tumours
A report of the work undertaken by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) on the use of organs forDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Dyspepsia / gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: Scope consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on the development of a clinical practiceDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Cancer waiting times, October to December 2012
The latest quarterly national statistics on NHS cancer waiting times produced by the Department of Health were released on 24 February 2012 according toDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: PIP breast implants
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest weekly PIP implant data (covering the period 6th January to 19Date:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England, January 2012
The main findings for January 2012 were: Critical Care BedsDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
NHS Inpatient and outpatient events
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting:Date:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
NICE publishes new quality standard and guidance on patient experience in NHS services
NICE has today (24 February) published a new quality standard and guidance on patient experience in adult NHSDate:24.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Flu vaccine uptake up to January 31 2012
The Department of Health has published the following details of flu vaccine uptake up to January 31 2012: Flu vaccine uptake in pregnant women up to 31Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Grant allocations for adults' personal social services
This letter sets out the final adults' personal social services (PSS) specific revenue and capital grant funding for local authorities for theDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Guidance on proposals for healthcare sector regulation
Subject to successful passage through Parliament, the Health and Social Care Bill will establish a comprehensive, proportionate and robust legalDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
NHS pensions proposals - factsheets
The Government set out the key terms of an improved pension offer for NHS staff on 20 December 2011.Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Comment on Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust vs. Mrs. J. Bent and others employment tribunal - major Victory for 'Agenda for Change'
"The RCM, which supported this crucialDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Comment on Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust vs. Mrs. J. Bent and others employment tribunal - major victory for agenda for change
Commenting today (Thursday 23rdt Feb.) onDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Introducing a single operating model
Between February and May 2012, strategic health authority (SHA) clusters will be introducing a single operating model (SOM) to support and assure NHS trustsDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Updated: The pharmaceutical price regulation scheme: Eleventh report
The Department has today published the 11th report to Parliament on the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS).Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
The use of 084 numbers in the NHS
Further guidance has been published on the use of 084 numbers in the NHS, clarifying a number of issues that have arisen since the publication of Directions to NHSDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - De -
Promoting of personal injury legal services in NHS premises
Following recent media and parliamentary interest in advertising and other forms of promotion of the services of personal injury lawyers orDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Dame Fiona Caldicott to lead confidentiality review
Dame Fiona Caldicott has agreed to lead an independent from Government review of the balance between protecting patient information and its sharing,Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
The pharmaceutical price regulation scheme: Eleventh report
Please find below a link to the Department of Health's eleventh report on theDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease - consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on the use ofDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Colorectal cancer: Quality standard consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on its draft quality standard for colorectalDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Stable angina: Quality standard consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on its draft quality standard for stableDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
NICE 'key' to delivering public health services
NICE will play a key role in helping local authorities create an integrated public health service underpinned by evidence on what health measures work,Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
The impact of age on oncology decision making
Improving Outcomes: A Strategy forDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
WMS: Performance and capability review of the Care Quality Commission
The WMS regarding the performance and capability review of the Care QualityDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: Bed availability and occupancy - quarter ending December 31 2011
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Bed Availability and Occupancy -Date:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
WMS: National Health Service charges
The Department of Health has published a written ministerial statement on NationalDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
WMS: The pharmaceutical price regulation scheme: Eleventh report to Parliament
The WMS regarding the pharmaceutical price regulationDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
The Department of Health publishes the performance and capability review of the Care Quality Commission
The Department of Health today published its findings from the Performance and Capability ReviewDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Helping people of South Asian origin to stop using smokeless tobacco
Helping people of South Asian origin to stop using smokeless tobacco - NICE opens consultation on draft guidance The NationalDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Better care to prevent falls and fractures will improve lives and save the NHS billions
Thousands of hospital admissions for falls and fractures among older people could be prevented by better, moreDate:23.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
NICE says yes to prolonged-release exenatide for type two diabetes in final guidance
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, has today (Wednesday 22 February) confirmed its initial draft and final draftDate:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
A framework for NHS patient experience
The Department has today published the NHS Patient Experience Framework, which outline the areas most important to patients' experience of NHS services.Date:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Guidance for local public health teams and clinical commissioning groups
The Department has today issued draft guidance on the healthcare public health advice - also known as the 'core offer' - thatDate:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Green light for earlier use of rheumatoid arthritis drug
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis can now be offered tocilizumab alongside other treatment options at an earlier stage, says NICE.Date:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Burns: The truth about "privatisation" and why government is a risky business
Health Minister Simon Burns has written an article for the Department of Health website on "The truth aboutDate:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
5,200 classrooms of UK kids start smoking every year
EVERY year around 157,000 children aged 11-15 start smoking - that's enough to fill 5,200 classrooms or make up nearly 14,000 junior football teams.Date:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
GPs to 'prescribe' apps for patients
Best health apps and ideas to revolutionise NHS for patients People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manageDate:22.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Patient safety must be top priority after changes to EU law
Patient safety must always take priority over the freedom of movement of doctors in Europe, according to the General Medical Council.Date:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Government inaction blamed for the 'scandal of early death' in people with diabetes
The Government's failure to match its words on diabetes healthcare with action is responsible for the "scandal ofDate:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Diabetes UK -
People covering their own backs instead of taking responsibility
At a speech to health and social care professionals today, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow took a stand against the worrying trendDate:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Midwives call on Cameron to honour his pre-election pledge for 3,000 more midwives
Commenting today (Tuesday 21st Feb.Date:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Partial replacement of the medial or lateral semilunar cartilage (meniscus) of the knee with a biodegradable synthetic polymer scaffold - consultation document
The National Institute for Health andDate:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
General Medical Council and General Dental Council (Constitution) (Amendment) Orders - a paper for consultation
This consultation seeks views on the proposed changes for the General Medical CouncilDate:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Drug combination domino effect destroys pancreatic cancer cells
Cancer Research UK scientists have revealed how a combination of two very different drugs - currently being tested in clinical trials -Date:21.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
RCGP statement regarding today's meeting at Downing Street
We are disappointed that the RCGP has not been invited to the meeting at Downing Street today.Date:20.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
Cancer Research UK welcomes prostate cancer drug approval in Wales
CANCER RESEARCH UK welcomes the news that the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) has made prostate cancer drug abirateroneDate:20.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Better care for patients
Patients are already benefitting from GPs starting to take a lead in designing local health services and a renewed focus on health outcomes.Date:20.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Cancer Research UK responds to Adam Smith Institute report on plain packaging
A report published today (Monday) by the Adam Smith Institute and authored by Chris Snowdon claims that putting cigarettesDate:20.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Exclusion from Number 10 meeting on NHS will alienate NHS workers say midwives
Commenting on the meeting on the NHS Bill at 10 Downing Street on Monday, Louise Silverton, deputy general secretary ofDate:18.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Minister discusses PiP experiences
On Friday, Public Health Minister Anne Milton met with 5 women to talk about their experiences with PiP breast implants.Date:18.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Housing our ageing population design awards endorsed
The Department of Health is endorsing the 2012 Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) Award as part of the annual HousingDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Midwives remain opposed to Health Bill
Midwives remain opposed to Health Bill Commenting on Ed Miliband's remarks today on the NHS during a hospital visit in Bolton, Louise Silverton, deputyDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
GTAC publishes 2010 annual report
The Gene Therapy Advisory Committee (GTAC) has published its annual report for 2010.Date:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Guidance on varying the 2012/13 NHS standard contract
This letter from David Flory, Deputy NHS Chief Executive, provides an update on guidance on 2012/12 NHS Standard Contract one year defaultDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
New figures on the take up of the 'NHS offer' by PiP patients
Nearly 3,000 women who have PiP breast implants have been forced to get help from the NHS because their private clinics have failed toDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Needle and syringe programmes: Review proposal consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation to review whether public health guidanceDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Statistical press notice: PIP breast implants
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest weekly PIP implant data (covering the period 6th January to 12Date:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Dame Fiona Caldicott to lead review into confidentiality and the sharing of health and social care information
In January, the Government accepted the Future Forum's recommendation for a review of theDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Leading UK model agencies sign up to 'No Sunbed' policy
Ahead of London Fashion Week, leading model agencies sign groundbreaking 'No Sunbed' policy agreement as part of Cancer Research UK's R UV UGLY?Date:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
NICE asks for more information on lung cancer drug
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, has issued new draft guidance requesting that Roche, the manufacturer of erlotinib (Tarceva), provides furtherDate:17.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Advertising restrictions fail to protect children from junk food marketing
New research, part funded by us, has found that, despite regulations restricting TV ads for junk food during kids'Date:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - British Heart Foundation -
First steps to Public Health England people transition policy published
The proposed principles for the transfer and appointment of staff to Public Health England are published today.Date:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Quality account reporting changes advised
The Department of Health and Monitor are notifying NHS trusts and foundation trusts of likely changes to quality account reporting requirements for theDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Confirmation of payment by results arrangements for 2012/13
Confirmation of the arrangements for Payment by Results (PbR) in 2012-13 is available.Date:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Maternity pathway payment system in 2012/13
The background information on how and why the payment by results (PbR) maternity pathway system has been developed is published.Date:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Management of SHA and PCT administration estate
A framework to ensure that current and future NHS property requirements are met in a way that will deliver optimum value for money across the wholeDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
More midwives needed to address wide regional variation in percentage of women who smoke at time of giving birth
Commenting today on the release of statistics from the NHS Information Centre revealingDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
NPC publishes reports into controlled drugs
The National Prescribing Centre (NPC) has published three reports commissioned by the Department of Health, concerning the safe management and use ofDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: Indicators on breastfeeding - quarter ending December 2011
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Indicators on breastfeeding - quarterDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Macmillan responds to new government commitment in Welfare Reform Bill to protect cancer patients
Mike Hobday, Director of Policy and Research at Macmillan Cancer Support, says: "Thousands of cancerDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Direct Access Audiology, referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data, December 2011
Main Points Data are published on Direct Access Audiology patients whose referral to treatment (RTT) pathwaysDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Referral to treatment waiting time statistics (admitted patients, non-admitted patients and incomplete RTT times) for December 2011
The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated theseDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Mixed-sex accomodation breach data, January 2012
Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e.Date:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Neutropenic sepsis: Guideline consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on developing a clinical practice guideline on neutropenicDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Should the NHS offer Botox as a treatment option for chronic migraines? NICE asks for more evidence
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance todayDate:16.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Ten reasons why we need a Bill to make these reforms work
Health Minister Simon Burns explains why the Health and Social Care Bill is needed to make the changes that are being proposed for the NHS.Date:15.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: Integrated performance measures return - quarterly update
IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health: DiabetesDelayedDate:15.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
New research professors will help treatments make the leap from the bench to the bedside
Eight of the UK's most promising leaders in medical health research will be awarded a National Institute forDate:15.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Patients need more guidance on chemo web information
Doctors and nurses may be underestimating the value placed on internet chemotherapy information by cancer patients and missing out on opportunitiesDate:15.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Hundreds more breast cancer patients should be tested for BRCA1 gene
Leading breast cancer experts are calling for women under 50 who are diagnosed with triple-negative (TN) breast cancer to beDate:15.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Research links online patient feedback and hospital performance
Independent research linking patient feedback left on the NHS Choices website and objective measures of hospital performance has beenDate:14.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Allow doctors to take on roles to benefit UK healthcare
The chair of the General Medical Council (GMC) has joined forces with the UK's chief medical officers to urge those who employ doctors to enableDate:14.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Patients Association supports demand for a commissioner for old people
The Patients Association today urged peers to support an amendment to the Social Care bill which would lead to the creation of aDate:14.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Patients Association -
Public smoking bans 'drive down home smoking'
Public smoking bans may also encourage smokers to light up less often at home, according to new European research.Date:14.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Clinical statement about the NICE draft guidance on the use of lapatinib and trastuzumab
Responding to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) draft guidance which proposes toDate:14.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Breast Cancer Care
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