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. In a pioneering initiative spearheaded...
...has been made clear today, meningococcal meningitis [(the infection and inflammation of the lining of the brain)] and meningococcal septicaemia [(blood poisoning)] – which for simplicity I will refer to...
...we are increasing the opportunities for the bugs to develop resistance – the biggest threat to human health today. Today’s event focuses on agriculture and the links between antibiotic...
...for nurse and receptionist training also in today's #GP announcement https://t.co/wZ3X4F4itS #GPforwardview pic.twitter.com/TUf8LwHzkV — DH Media Centre (@DeptHealthPress) April 21, 2016 Today's news means rise to more than 10%...
...Minister is set to announce the measures today on behalf of Government as world leaders gather to discuss AMR at the G7 Summit in Japan. AMR is a global challenge...
...that are given out needlessly, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today as he called on GPs to only prescribe antibiotics when absolutely necessary. This follows Chancellor George Osborne's stark reminder...
...whether they die in a hospice, at home or in hospital. I came to St Julia's Hospice today at the request of Derek Thomas MP, who has been campaigning...
Plans to modernise community pharmacies and ensure a better quality service for patients have been announced by the government today (20 Oct). The move to provide a better service to...
A campaign launched today aims to raise awareness of how patient feedback is helping drive continuous improvement in NHS services. The Friends and Family Test (FFT) Spotlight Week will include...
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has today been appointed by the Alzheimer’s Society and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt as the first ever UK Global Dementia Friends Ambassador. In her new role,...
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