HSCIC to become NHS Digital
NHS Digital will be the new trading name for the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) this summer, to build on the role it plays in directly supporting the NHS and social care services.
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Ben Gummer, Minister for Care Quality, congratulates Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 'outstanding' CQC rating
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has named Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the third acute trust to be awarded a rating of Outstanding after its inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Department of Health responds to latest letter from the British Medical Association
A Department of Health spokesperson said: "We have today written to the BMA to make clear that it is not credible to call for imposition to be lifted when they refused to negotiate on the one remaining issue of Saturday …
Twenty-first century medicine comes to Yorkshire and Humber
The Government’s revolutionary DNA-sequencing project has recruited its first patients from Yorkshire and Humber, signalling a new era of twenty-first century medicine in the region.
Consultation on student bursaries
A consultation on planned changes to the student funding system for nursing, midwifery and allied health professional pre-registration training places has been launched today.
Response to the junior doctors' strike
"This strike is irresponsible and disproportionate, and with almost 25,000 operations cancelled so far, it is patients who are suffering.
Minister for Mental Health, Alistair Burt - 'Liverpool’s bid to become UK’s first autism friendly city benefits us all'
Alistair Burt writes ahead of World Autism Awareness Day about Liverpool's great initiative and the the government's commitment to those living with autism. Plus: Read the Liverpool Echo piece about this - Five reasons why Liverpool deserves to be named UK’s …
Publication of new junior doctor contract
Today NHS Employers has published the new junior doctor contract, including full terms and conditions, which will mean an average 13.5% basic pay rise and will improve safety for patients and doctors.
Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt: A strong NHS needs a strong economy - we should not put that at risk by leaving the EU
A vote to leave Europe will create economic uncertainty and that will mean less money for the health service.
New treatment aimed at halting Type 1 diabetes trialled
The search for treatment for Type 1 diabetes will be accelerated with the start of a new trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
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