Healthwatch England launched
Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone in achieving the government’s vision set out in the White...
View ArticleRevised guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations published
This guidance is for NHS bodies in carrying out their duties to make and recover charges for NHS hospital treatment from overseas visitors not exempt from charge. It also includes guidance to safeguard...
View ArticleSummary of local education and training board authorisation process
This is a summary of the process to establish local education and training boards (LETBs) as committees of Health Education England (HEE). The summary sets out the key steps necessary to prepare and...
View ArticleJoin Twitter conversation on NHS Constitution
A conversation on the values and principles of the NHS Constitution is taking place on Twitter today, Tuesday, from 1-2pm using the hashtag #nhsconstitution It is being led by Professor Steve Field,...
View ArticleResources to support the 2012 European Antibiotic Awareness day in England
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), on 18 November 2012, is a Europe-wide public health initiative aimed at encouraging responsible use of antibiotics. It is supported in England by the...
View ArticleGuidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test
Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test has been published today by the Department of Health. The guidance details the background, requirements and implications of putting into...
View ArticleLaunch of the national capabilities survey 2012
Emergency planning officers and emergency planning liaison officers are advised of the launch of the national capabilities survey 2012 on the 5 November 2012. The survey applies to both category 1 and...
View ArticleDirector of public health role outlined
Key information about the role of the director of public health in the new public health system is published today by the Department of Health. The information describes both the statutory and...
View ArticleExtension to dental contract pilot scheme announced
From April, around 25 extra pilot sites are to be added to the existing 70 dental practices that have been trialling new ways of working. The extra sites will help fine tune different parts of the new...
View ArticleConsultation on ensuring fair and transparent pricing for NHS services
A consultation to help ensure fair and transparent pricing for NHS services is opened today by the Deparment of Health. From April 2014, Monitor and the NHS Commissioning Board will take over...
View ArticleInformation about whooping cough vaccination programme for pregnant women
Professor Sally. Davies, Chief Medical Officer, provides information for health care professionals, NHS trusts and professional bodies regarding the new temporary emergency pertussis programme. She...
View ArticleAmendment to NHS Trust Development Authority directions from 1 October
These directions from the Secretary of State confer new functions and powers on the NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) from 1 October 2012. The directions enable the NHS TDA to take over certain...
View ArticleBriefing gives short overview of the ban on age discrimination
This briefing, ‘Implementing a ban on age discrimination in the NHS – making effective, appropriate decisions’ gives a short overview of the ban on age discrimination. It is specifically aimed at those...
View ArticleUpdate for coroners on death certification reforms
This update has been prepared for coroners to respond to frequently asked questions about the proposed reforms to death certification. It may also be of interest to other services and groups. Read...
View ArticleHIV treatment for overseas visitors in England
From 1 October 2012 an amendment to the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations means that HIV treatment will no longer chargeable to any overseas visitor. This guidance sets out: the background...
View ArticleStoptober starts today!
A new stop smoking campaign – Stoptober – officially kicks off today with support from celebrities nationwide. The campaign encourages smokers across England to take up the challenge to stop smoking...
View ArticleHealthwatch England launched
Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone in achieving the government’s vision set out in the White...
View ArticleRevised guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations published
This guidance is for NHS bodies in carrying out their duties to make and recover charges for NHS hospital treatment from overseas visitors not exempt from charge. It also includes guidance to safeguard...
View ArticleSummary of local education and training board authorisation process
This is a summary of the process to establish local education and training boards (LETBs) as committees of Health Education England (HEE). The summary sets out the key steps necessary to prepare and...
View ArticleJoin Twitter conversation on NHS Constitution
A conversation on the values and principles of the NHS Constitution is taking place on Twitter today, Tuesday, from 1-2pm using the hashtag #nhsconstitution It is being led by Professor Steve Field,...
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