NHS
88% of patients rate A&E care as "good" or better
16 January 2009
The recent Healthcare Commission survey included responses from just under 50,000 patients over age 16 who had visited an A&E or emergency department between January and March 2008. It was carried out by 151 hospital trusts. The results have been published on the Commission's website. Department of Health: New Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
27 November 2008
David Foster has been appointed to the post of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today. Department of Health: Happy 60th Birthday NHS
30 June 2008
Saturday, 5 July 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
More patients found care "excellent" says HC
17 June 2008
More patients are rating the care provided by NHS hospitals as “excellent”, according to a survey published today by the Healthcare Commission.NHS Trusts failing on 'hygiene'
16 June 2008
Sorry Record On Patient Notes
27 May 2008
An investigation by Health Service Journal suggests that hundreds of thousands of NHS patients are seen each year without the clinician having their medical records.Extra specialist staff for tackling hospital infections
18 January 2008
Extra specialist staff for tackling hospital infections
Department of Health: The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
31 October 2007
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, heralding a fresh approach to giving people a say in their local health services. Department of Health: Tough new regulator for health and social care
31 October 2007
A tough new regulator for health and adult social care services will ensure good quality and safe care for the public, Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson said today.
