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Draft NICE guidance says more evidence needed on new test to guide breast cancer treatment decisions
Draft guidance from NICE's Diagnostics Assessment Programme on four tests used to guide decisionsDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Diagnostics consultation: Selection of chemotherapy regimes in breast cancer management
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation regardingDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Structural reform plan: January 2012
The Department today published the January monthly progress report on its Structural Reform Plan.Date:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Commissioning development documents published
Three key documents related to commissioning development have been ratified at the board meeting of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority this week.Date:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
NHS trusts to receive funding support
Seven NHS hospital Trusts who have demonstrated that they face serious structural financial issues may receive additional support from the Department of Health ifDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
RCGP calls for prime minister to withdraw Health Bill
The Royal College of General Practitioners - the UK's largest medical Royal College - has today written to the Prime Minister calling for theDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
NHS 111 minimum data set - December release
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Call statistics to the NHS 111 service up to and including December 2011 from theDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Ambulance Quality Indicators - monthly update for England
Ambulance Systems Indicators for period December 2011 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period September 2011 The following statistics wereDate:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Mental health community teams activity data, 2011-12 Q3
The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2011-12Date:03.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Review of Winterbourne View hospital
A BBC Panorama programme on 31 May 2011 featured systemic abuse of patients within Winterbourne View, an independent hospital run by Castlebeck Care (Teesdale) Ltd.Date:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Breast Cancer Care responds to MPs' rejection of House of Lords amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill
Responding to MPs' rejection of the House of Lords' amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill in theDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Breast Cancer Care -
Build culture of openness with patients not contract, says MPS response to Duty of Candour consultation
In its response to the Department of Health's (DH) consultation on implementing a Duty ofDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
Improving access to NICE-approved drugs
NICE is to produce a best practice guide to help trusts develop local formularies, as part of a move to ensure that all patients in England have access toDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Reminder of maximum waiting time right for consultant-led non-emergency treatment
David Flory has written to NHS Chief Executives to re-iterate the expected performance on referral to treatmentDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
MPS data shows inquests are most common enquiry from junior doctors
Medical Protection Society (MPS) data for 2010 and 2011 show that foundation doctors' most common reason for calling its advice lineDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
David Flory confirmed as the first chief executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority
David Flory has been confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA).Date:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Vitamin D - advice on supplements for at risk groups
This letter from the Chief Medical Officers for the United Kingdom published today, raises awareness of the risk of vitamin D deficiency amongstDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Government brings forward amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill
The Government today outlined its plans to further improve the Health and Social Care Bill as it prepares to re-enter the HouseDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
NICE consults on a new treatment for prostate cancer
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, has issued new draft guidance not recommending the use of abiraterone (Zytiga, Janssen) in combination withDate:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Prostate cancer NICE decision 'makes no sense'
Cancer Research UK is urging a solution to the impasse over the advanced prostate cancer drug abiraterone, which has been turned down by NICE.Date:02.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Calling for Midwives - RCM comments on David Cameron and midwife numbers
Please find below a comment from the Royal College of Midwives on David Cameron's assertion in today's Prime Minister'sDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Summary of consultation responses: Proposed duty of co operation
The document summaries the responses received for this consultation together with a list of organisations that responded.Date:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Cocktail of uncertainty could deter potential dental students
A cocktail of spiralling levels of debt for dental students, uncertainty about the financial support available to them, and concerns aboutDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - British Dental Association -
Brain cooling for newborn babies improved following NICE guidance
A project to improve the care of newborn babies with brain injury has seen dramatically improved results, after championing NICE'sDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Health Bill amendments: Good news for patient involvement
Charity coalition National Voices is celebrating a government amendment to the HealthDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Voices -
Disappointing says Royal College of Midwives on jubilee birth centre closure
Commenting on the announcement of the closure of the Jubilee Birth Centre in Hull and the centralisation of maternityDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Macmillan responds to government overturning Lords' amendment to ESA
Macmillan responds to the Government's decision to overturn a Lords' amendment that would protect sick and disabled peopleDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Public believe government has a 'moral duty' to protect cancer patients from welfare cuts
A new YouGov poll of 2,032 people for Macmillan Cancer Support[1] reveals that a staggering three quartersDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
NHS to get £28m cash boost to improve access to dentists
Andrew Lansley has announced extra cash for dentistry in a major Government drive to increase the number of people able to access an NHSDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Public asked for their views on commissioning outcomes framework (COF)
Anyone with an interest in health is invited to have their say on potential indicators for the proposed Commissioning OutcomesDate:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Personal health budgets and NHS continuing healthcare
The Department has published a discussion paper which explores personal health budgets for people receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare.Date:01.02.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
PHSO's 'Information Promise' welcomed by MPS, but more rationale on redress payments is needed
In response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (PHSO) Information Promise consultation,Date:31.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
Views sought on overseas doctor tests
The General Medical Council is reviewing its test for doctors from outside Europe who want to register in the UK.Date:31.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Radical service change and an engaged public go hand in hand
Patients and public who are engaged from the outset as partners in service change and design can often be more radical than healthDate:31.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
The national laboratory medicine catalogue open peer review - January 2012
The National Laboratory Medicine Catalogue (NLMC) open peer review is available.Date:31.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Letters for staff affected by transition
Today, senior leaders across the health and care system will be sending letters to all staff affected by transition.Date:31.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Call for evidence on the review of the professional and linguistic assessments board test
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation regarding the professional and linguisticDate:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - General Medical Council -
CCG development events - outputs and outcomes
Four development events for emerging leaders of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) were held in December 2011 and January 2012.Date:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Slimming World and Royal College of Midwives launch partnership
Slimming World and the Royal College of Midwives have joined forces in a unique partnership to support pregnant women and breastfeedingDate:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Accessing NIHR information systems: IT guidance provided
IT guidance is being provided to help overcome issues experienced by a number of NHS researchers in accessing National Institute for HealthDate:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Promoting physical activity for children and young people: consultation on the draft review proposal
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched the second stage of aDate:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the Department of Health's announcement that it is launching a national bowel cancer awareness campaign
Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support,Date:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Don't flush away your toilet worries
The Government's first ever national cancer campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer will be launched today by Care Services Minister PaulDate:30.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Framework agreement for NHS Commissioning Board Authority in place
The Department of Health and the NHS Commissioning Board Authority have jointly signed a framework agreement that sets out theDate:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
The NHS will support women with PiP breast implants
The Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, has written to health professionals, with some more detailed guidance.Date:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Second stage of board governance guidance for aspirant foundation trusts published
The second stage of the Board Governance Assurance Framework - the Development Modules - is available.Date:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers comment on new report on carers for people with cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a report calling for more support for carers for people with cancer,Date:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Princess Royal Trust for Carers -
MPS welcomes revalidation but identifies areas for concern
MPS has today submitted its response to the GMC's consultation on the Licence to Practise and Revalidation regulations, and whilst itDate:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
Over a million cancer carers miss out on vital support
Over a million people who look after a loved-one with cancer are potentially missing out on vital support and benefits, according to new researchDate:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Latest RCGP statement on Health and Social Care Bill
There has been much talk this week about how the profession as a whole can continue to influence the Health and Social Care Bill as it moves intoDate:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
Cancer Research UK launches trial of new drug to treat acute childhood leukaemia
Cancer Research UK's Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new type of drug to treat children agedDate:27.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Healthwatch England membership consultation
Stakeholders and the public are being asked to contribute to the development of the Healthwatch England membership regulations.Date:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
NHS Litigation Authority industry review published
The Department of Health has today published the report of the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) Industry Review and the Department'sDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Speech by Andrew Lansley on NHS modernisation and the launch of the children and young people's outcomes strategy, January 26 2012
Speech: Thursday 26 January 2012: Andrew Lansley, NHS modernisationDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
HPC to regulate non-medical public health specialists
On 23 January 2012 the Government announced its intention that non-medical public health specialists would become regulated by the HealthDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Health Professions Council -
Advice and bidding documentation published for the flexible sigmoidoscopy pilot
The document published advises the NHS about how the Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FS) pilot programme will work including theDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Reference costs guidance and NHS costing manual published
Guidance for the collection of 2011-12 reference costs from NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts in July 2012 and a revised NHS Costing ManualDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
NMC welcomes strategic review
Review offers opportunity to achieve clarity and consistency The Nursing and Midwifery Council today welcomed the announcement of a strategicDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Nursing and Midwifery Council -
Office for National Statistics publishes data on alcohol-related deaths
The Office for National Statistics has published data which shows a rise in the number of men dying from alcohol-relatedDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Heart attack deaths halve
Oxford researchers have found that the number of fatal heart attacks in England has halved in the past 10 years, partly because of better hospital care and partly becuase ofDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
New guidance prevents doctors from being 'gagged'
The General Medical Council has published new guidance preventing doctors from signing 'gagging' clauses that would prevent them raising concernsDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Improving health results for children
A new focus on improving care for children and young people will be unveiled later this year, Secretary of State Andrew Lansley announcedDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Statistical press notice: Access to GUM services
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: GUMAMM for month ending 30th November 2011.Date:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
WMS: NMC strategic review and constitution order
The WMS regarding the NMC strategic review and constitutionDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
New guidance prevents doctors being 'gagged' and says they must raise concerns about patient safety
New guidance from the General Medical Council will prevent doctors entering into contracts orDate:26.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Choice of GP practice guidance published
The guidance published provides primary care trusts (PCTs) with the support tool they need to prepare for the implementation of widening patient choice of GPDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Deadline nears for compliance with public sector equality duty
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be monitoring public bodies to see if they have met the deadline of 31 January 2012Date:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
More anticipatory care advocated for older patients with co-morbidity
The management of end of life care, particularly for patients suffering from more than one medical condition (co-morbidity), couldDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
NICE approves new generation CT scanners
Four new generation cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanners can now be used by the NHS to help diagnose and manage patients with coronary artery diseaseDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Smooth start to revalidation tops GMC's 2012 priorities
The General Medical Council has set out its priorities for 2012, with the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list.Date:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Genomic innovation will better target treatment in the NHS
Thousands of patients will benefit from tests to match treatment to their DNA NHS patients should be able toDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
WMS: NHS property services
The WMS regarding NHS property services has now beenDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Increase monitoring for severe asthma treatment, says NICE
Doctors who are considering offering a treatment for severe asthma, which involves heating the tissue of the lung airways, should takeDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Women with faulty BRCA genes more likely to survive ovarian cancer
OVARIAN cancer patients who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are significantly more likely to survive the disease than women withoutDate:25.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
RCGP comment in response to the health select committee's thirteenth report into public expenditure
The report confirms what we already suspected - that patient care in some areas of England is beingDate:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of General Practitioners -
Communication proves the top risk for UK general practices in 2011
Data collected from more than 150 general practices in the UK has revealed the top five risks practices identified during 2011Date:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
BMI and waist circumference - black and minority ethnic groups: Consultation on the draft scope
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on theDate:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence -
Department of Health's staff survey results 2011
The third Civil Service People Survey took place in October 2011 and involved 97 organisations across the Civil Service.Date:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Earl Howe speech: ENT surgery: Commissioning for the NHS (January 23 2012)
Please find below the transcript of health minister Lord Howe's speech at the Royal Society of Medicine on January 23,Date:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Department of Health sets out scope of PiP implant and cosmetic surgery reviews
The Department of Health has today published the terms of reference for two reviews established following the recentDate:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
WMS: PIP breast implants and regulation of cosmetic interventions
The WMS regarding PIP breast implants and the regulation of cosmeticDate:24.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Government commit to tackling avoidable sight loss
Today's announcement by the Government that it is making eye health a public health priority has been welcomed by the UK Vision Strategy, a unitedDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal National Institute of Blind People -
Helping people live healthier lives
Preventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less, are just some of the challenges local councils will be able to track theirDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Public health outcomes framework sets out desired outcomes
The new public health outcomes framework, which is publishedDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Accounting officer system statement
The Permanent Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer at the Department of Health (DH) is accountable to Parliament for the proper use of the resources allocatedDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
RCM to consult members on NHS pensions
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will be consulting its members before deciding to accept or reject the Government's proposed changes to the NHS PensionDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
WMS: Publication of 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Improving outcomes and supporting transparency'
The WMS regarding the publication of 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People: ImprovingDate:23.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Scientists reveal first 3D image of cancer-prevention molecule
CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have created the first 3D structure of a key protein that protects against the development of cancer,Date:22.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Cancer Research UK -
Pontefract hospital accident and emergency
The Accident and Emergency (ADate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Campaign resource centre provides easy access to latest public health campaigns
Providing a one-stop shop for all Department of Health public health campaign information and resources for anyone whoDate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme dispute resolution panel's decision published
The decision of the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme Dispute Resolution Panel on the matter brought before itDate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
RPS audit on bowel cancer
We are recruiting community pharmacies to take part in a GB-wide clinical audit of bowel cancer.Date:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain -
New website launched for doctors with health concerns
The General Medical Council is launching Your Health Matters, a new website for doctors who may be concerned about their own health or that of aDate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - General Medical Council -
Framework agreement for NHS Commissioning Board Authority in place
The Department of Health and the NHS Commissioning Board Authority have jointly signed a framework agreement that sets out theDate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Cystic fibrosis guidance
Please find below a letter from Martin Campbell, Deputy Director, NHS Finance regarding cystic fibrosis guidance: DownloadDate:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Never events list update for 2012/13
The 'never events' list has been updated and published with minor amendments to two of the never event definitions.Date:20.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Latest data on people receiving continuing care issued
As part of the revised national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care, data on people receiving continuing care hasDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Good documentation is critical says MPS following spotlight on whiplash claims
Recent news stories about whiplash claims are a reminder for doctors to ensure they take robust notes when treatingDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
Views wanted on guidance on joint strategic needs assessments and health and wellbeing strategies
Support for health and wellbeing boards and their partners in developing joint strategic needsDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Leading carer charities to form new organisation
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (The Trust) and Crossroads Care have today announced their intention to create a new carers' charity that willDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Princess Royal Trust for Carers -
Information needed about PCT estate charitable assets
The Department is trying to establish what 'estates assets' (i.e.Date:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Roll-out of telehealth and telecare to benefit three million lives
Paul Burstow the Minister for Care Services has reaffirmed his commitment to 3millionlives at a parliamentary reception event on 19Date:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
More patients than ever before are staying in single sex accommodation
Mixed sex accommodation in NHS Trusts drops by over 11,000 in just one year Mixed sex accommodation in NHS hospital trusts hasDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Consultation on low secure services and psychiatric intensive care
A consultation document on low secure services and psychiatric intensive care is being issued today for a three month consultation byDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
'Statins might treat cancer' - Breakthrough Breast Cancer comments
Dr Caitlin Palframan, Policy Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: "We're excited that existing drugs, like statins, areDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Breakthrough Breast Cancer -
Government to seek public views on changing the law to find cures for inherited diseases
The public will be asked if they think the law should be changed to allow science to move a step forward so aDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Funding change announcement for some national clinical audits from April 2012
The Department has written to Medical Directors, and Finance Directors of NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts informingDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Driving quality and evidence through national clinical audits
The Department of Health has published a 'Dear Colleague'Date:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Mixed-sex accommodation breach data, December 2011
Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e.Date:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Good documentation is critical says MPS following spotlight on whiplash claims
Recent news stories about whiplash claims are a reminder for doctors to ensure they take robust notes when treatingDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Medical Protection Society -
Referral to treatment waiting time statistics (admitted patients, non-admitted patients and incomplete RTT times) for November 2011
The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated theseDate:19.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Scrap health bill, say midwives
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for the NHS Health and Social Care Bill to be scrapped.Date:18.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Public health transition
Professor Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, and Carolyn Downs, Chief Executive Local Government Association, wrote to all Primary Care Trusts and local authorities inDate:18.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Web Watch - Department of Health -
Macmillan responds to Iain Duncan Smith's interview
Mike Hobday, Director of Policy and Research at Macmillan Cancer Support, says: "Macmillan Cancer Support has calculated that 7,000 cancer patientsDate:18.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Access to antenatal care and more midwives can contribute to tackling stillbirth rate
Commenting on the report - Preventing Babies' Deaths: what needs to be done - from the charity Sands publishedDate:18.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Royal College of Midwives -
Compromise agreements and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
The Department of Health has published a 'Dear Colleague' letterDate:17.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Thinking of getting pregnant? Rubella leaflet now available in other languages
This leaflet, now also available in Tamil and Bengali, explains how expectant mothers can protect their unborn baby andDate:17.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Macmillan responds to government's concession over disability benefit changes
Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the news that the Government has agreed to halve the time sick or disabled peopleDate:17.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Macmillan Cancer Support -
Latest data on the prompt payment of DH suppliers
The Department has published the latest data on the prompt payment of DH suppliers.Date:17.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - Department of Health -
Overweight and obese children and young people - lifestyle weight management services: Consultation on the draft scope
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched aDate:17.01.2012
Source:Alerts - Press Releases - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
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