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.
"This strike is irresponsible and disproportionate, and with almost 25,000 operations cancelled so far, it is patients who are suffering.
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 …
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.
A vote to leave Europe will create economic uncertainty and that will mean less money for the health service.
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.
An innovative scanning system is hoping to prevent NHS patients with head and neck cancer from having to undergo traumatic post-treatment surgery.
A Department of Health spokesperson said: “This escalation of industrial action by the BMA is both desperate and irresponsible – and will inevitably put patients in harm’s way.
Earlier this week (Tuesday 15th March), apprentices from across England were recognised for making an outstanding contribution to their NHS organisations.
A week ago, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt held the first ministerial-level Global Patient Safety Summit, which brought together world health leaders to prioritise patient safety. Secretary of State announced a series of patient safety measures in his speech to encourage a …
A campaign launched today aims to raise awareness of how patient feedback is helping drive continuous improvement in NHS services.
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