Lundy Ward Named National Champions For Enhancing Patient Dignity
The Lundy Ward team at North Devon District Hospital have been crowned the overall winners of the Enhancing Patient Dignity Award at the Nursing Times… Read More
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Most Independent Acute Hospitals are Providing Good Care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its analysis of the quality and safety of care provided by independent acute hospitals across England. CQC has… Read More
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Hospital Admissions Due To Falls By Older People Set To Reach Nearly 1,000 A Day
The number of hospital admissions due to an older person falling is set to rise to nearly 1,000 a day by the end of the… Read More
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Nine Out Of 10 Nurses Have Witnessed Dying Patients Stranded In Hospital
Nine out of 10 (94%) UK nurses say they have seen dying patients stranded in hospital as a result of delays in funding that would… Read More
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In And Out Of Hospital – Red Cross Report Highlights Problem Of Readmissions
A Red Cross report warns of an ‘endless cycle of avoidable hospital readmissions,’ in which some frail, older or vulnerable people are sent home from hospital,… Read More
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‘Who Knows Best?’ Older People’s Contribution To Understanding And Preventing Avoidable Hospital Admissions
Regardless of the time of year, the pressures on acute hospital care are intense. In the context of an ageing population, growing demand and ongoing… Read More
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