Cancer patients avoid distressing surgery thanks to innovative scans
An innovative scanning system is hoping to prevent NHS patients with head and neck cancer from having to undergo traumatic post-treatment surgery.
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Response to BMA strike announcement
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.
Young People Honoured at National NHS Apprenticeship Awards
Earlier this week (Tuesday 15th March), apprentices from across England were recognised for making an outstanding contribution to their NHS organisations.
Health Secretary hosts Global Patient Safety Summit
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 …
Spotlight on patient feedback driving NHS improvements
A campaign launched today aims to raise awareness of how patient feedback is helping drive continuous improvement in NHS services.
Department of Health statement on NHS Reinstatement Bill
The Department has responded to the NHS Reinstatement Bill which has been debated in the House of Commons today.
Department of Health comments on NHS performance statistics
A Department of Health spokesperson said: “The NHS is very busy but this year prepared for winter earlier than ever. Hospitals are coping well under increased pressure, and compared to January last year saw 111,000 more people in A&E within …
Safer seven day dementia service
A seven day NHS, and helping people live well with the dementia, will help make UK the most dementia friendly society in the world by 2020. Health Secretary unveils plans to make the UK the most dementia friendly society in …
DH Response to the Junior Doctors' Strike
"Patients have so far seen more than 19,000 operations cancelled as a result of the BMA's irresponsible and unjustified industrial action.
Health Secretary to announce new plans to end the cover up culture in the NHS
On Thursday Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will announce ambitious plans to improve safety and transparency within the NHS – to help build a safer service for patients seven days a week at the first ministerial-level Global Patient Safety Summit.
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