Barcode technology introduced as part of NHS safety initiative
Barcode technology used in major industries such as aerospace and retail is introduced to the NHS in England in a bid to revolutionise patient safety.
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How the £25 million learning disability housing fund will help my family
Today the Department of Health announced the 52 successful bidders for a £25m housing and technology fund to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. Gloucestershire council successfully bid for £1.8m to be used for three projects. Karen, parent carer representative …
A place to call home - £25 million to help people with learning disabilities
Minister for Community Health and Care, David Mowat, speaks about how the £25 million housing and technology find will support people with learning disabilities across England. Everyone needs a place they can call home. People need a sanctuary, where they …
'Drill and fill' culture to end as dentists paid to focus on prevention instead of cure
The 'drill and fill' culture among some dentists may soon be at an end as professionals are instead paid to prevent cavities.
NHS told: Declare new war on superbugs
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has today announced major plans to drastically reduce infections in the NHS in an urgent bid to save lives and improve patient safety.
UK global health team ready to tackle disease outbreaks in 48 hours
A rapid support team which will be on call to respond to urgent requests from around the world to to help tackle disease outbreaks at source has been announced by the government.
Minister calls on people with dementia to share their views in new survey
A drive to ensure people’s experiences of dementia are heard and acted on has been launched today by care minister David Mowat. People with dementia and their carers will have an opportunity to voice their opinions in a national survey.
Response to NAO report on cost recovery
The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published its report on the Department's work to help the NHS increase the costs recovered from treating overseas visitors between September 2015 and August 2016.
The UK backs Dr David Nabarro in his bid to lead the World Health Organisation
The UK Government has today given its formal backing to Dr David Nabarro, a British national who is in the running to become the next Director-General of The World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Nabarro, an international public servant and health …
Patient quality at centre of new pharmacy modernisation package
Plans to modernise community pharmacies and ensure a better quality service for patients have been announced by the government today (20 Oct).
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