Care Providers Furious Over NHS Jab Decision
Lack of understanding of care sector CARE providers are furious after the Government delayed compulsory Covid-19 vaccination for NHS staff until April but continued with…
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Latest Key Statistics on Adult Social Care Include Council Spending in 2020-21
Local authorities spent £21.2 billion on adult social care in 2020-21, statistics published today by NHS Digital show. The Adult Social Care Activity and Finance…
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Data scientists Develop Decision-Making Tool to Improve Treatment of COVID-19 Patients
Data scientists develop decision-making tool to improve treatment of COVID-19 patients
Coventry University and Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) joined forces during
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Reaching Out To 7 Million Patients On ‘Hidden’ Waiting List Requires A Generational Change
A generational change in how we treat patients in England is needed if the NHS is to address spiralling waiting lists and ensure the ‘missing’ 7 million patients who are not on the official waiting
Read more...CQC UEC Findings Show Significant Improvements In The Quality Of Care, Despite Demand For Services Rocketing
Responding to the Care Quality Commission’s Urgent and Emergency Care Survey 2020, James Devine, director of the acute network at the NHS Confederation, said:
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NHS Releases Latest Stats On Mental Health Medicines
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released its latest data via the Medicines Used in Mental Health report, covering April to June 2021.
Read more...Delaying Reforms Will Only Hold NHS Back From Addressing Challenges
Responding to the Centre for Policy Studies’ report ‘Is Manchester Greater?’, Louise Patten of the NHS Confederation, which represents Integrated Care Systems, said:
Read more...Scrapping Free Prescriptions For Over-60s “A Kick In The Teeth Both For Poorly Older People And The NHS”
Age Concern has launched its new ‘Save Free Prescriptions’ campaign in response to a new consultation that was pushed out by the Government last month.
Read more...Digital Revolution In Social Care To Bring £127m Of Future Improvements
A drive to expand the use of digital technology in social care is expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits.
Analysis of NHS Digital’s Social Care Programme found that new ways of working will reduce hospital admissions
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Government Must Act Now To Guard NHS Against Tough Winter
Commenting on the latest monthly NHS performance figures for England, Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, said:
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Government Fails To Live Up To Its Commitment To Deliver Parity Of Esteem: Funded Nursing Care
Care England has today noted its disappointment that the health and social care sectors have not been treated with equal parity of esteem. Something that was encapsulated by the Government’s recent decision
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England Has An ‘Unforgiveable’ NHS Workforce Crisis That Threatens Future Patient Safety Says BMA
The number of doctors per 1,000 people in England is 25 years behind comparable European Union nations, which means an estimate of almost 50,000 extra doctors are needed to meet the country
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Government Must Be Aware Of Risks As Final Stages Of Lockdown Lift
Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement on the next steps on the roadmap out of lockdown, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “We all want to go back to normal
Read more...Huge Pressure Remains For NHS As COVID Cases Soar
Responding to the latest test and trace figures, Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, said: “Thanks to the efforts of NHS teams and especially primary care, vaccination is breaking
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Final Decision On Booster Vaccinations Needed Without Delay
Responding to the announcement that people most vulnerable to COVID-19 may be offered a booster vaccination from September, Ruth Rankine, director of primary care at the NHS Confederation, said:
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