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WEBNHS Estates. With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcement of substantial capital investments totalling £5.9 billion, including £3.4 billion earmarked for NHS technology, the time to act is now. Watch now on demand the NHS Estates online conference and be a catalyst for transformative dialogue and impactful outcomes.
Surgeons’ performance data published in NHS league tables
WEBPerformance data of 5,000 consultant surgeons has been published on the new MyNHS website to increase transparency. Critics say the data is “crude” and can be misleading as it does not include essential information such as duration of hospital stay and returns to theatre. This year’s publication, which covers 10 specialty areas of surgery ...
NHS rolls out sexual safety charter to better protect staff
WEBSep 6, 2023 · NHS England has launched a first-of-its-kind sexual safety charter in a bid to protect staff and stamp out inappropriate behaviour. Included in this new action is the requirement for every NHS trust and local health system to have a domestic abuse and sexual violence lead to help people – whether that be staff or patients – access support.
New health and care ministers appointed | UK Healthcare News
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Helen Walker, CEO at Carers UK, said: “We welcome the appointment of Stephen Kinnock MP as a Minister of State for Care in the DHSC and look forward to working with him to make life better for carers.”. His in-tray will be dominated by the 5.7 million unpaid carers that are estimated to be worth approximately £162bn to …
Childhood obesity surge could cost the NHS £800m, new research …
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Pandemic-induced increases to childhood obesity are set to cost the NHS £800m and billions more to society, according to new research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).. Obesity among 4-5-year-olds went up by 45% during the pandemic, according to researchers from the NIHR Southampton biomedical research centre and University of Southampton.
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NHS Trusts join forces to reduce waste | UK Healthcare News
WEBJul 23, 2024 · In a joint statement, the trusts said: “Our collaborative group of NHS trusts aims to reduce single-use medical equipment and consumables, reusing wherever it is clinically feasible and appropriate to do so. “This will be reflected in our evaluation criteria for selecting products and suppliers through the procurement process, and through ...
Dr Sue Mann appointed first national clinical director for women's ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Dr Sue Mann takes on a historic role leading women's health strategy & rollout of women's health hubs across NHS England. This is alongside 6 other new National Clinical Director appointments. Learn more about Dr Mann's goals and the wider NHS leadership changes.
Ockenden report highlights 15 immediate actions for NHS to take
WEBMar 31, 2022 · The final Ockenden report has published a list of 15 immediate and essential actions (IEA’s) that are needed to improve maternity services across England as well as over 60 local actions for learning. The findings have been authored by Donna Ockenden after she was appointed by former Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt to …
New government must change nursing recruitment, says RCN …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The new government’s campaign slogan of ‘Change’ must include reforms to how the NHS recruits nurses, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), as new UCAS figures indicate another drop in the number of students accepted onto university courses for the upcoming academic year. The total number of students accepted onto nursing degrees in England has dropped by a fifth (20%) in ...