Every Older Person In A Care Home Needs Access To High Quality Healthcare
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) calls for everyone who commissions or provides healthcare in care homes to follow the principles of good practice set out…
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Latest Figures On Detentions Under The Mental Health Act Published By NHS Digital
New statistics have been published by NHS Digital today on the number of detentions under the Mental Health Act in England throughout 2015/16. Inpatients Formally…
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Over A Quarter Of Care Homes At Risk Of Failure Due To Government Underfunding
Over a quarter of care homes at risk of failure due to government underfunding, according to new research. The new report by Opus Business Services, based…
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The King’s Fund Responds To The NAO Report On The Financial Sustainability Of The NHS
Commenting on the National Audit Office’s new report on the financial sustainability of the NHS, Richard Murray, Director of Policy at The King’s Fund, said:…
Read more...NHS Faces Difficult Winter As Demand For Care Increases
Big rises in demand for health care mean the NHS is heading into winter with its finances under pressure and performance against several key indicators…
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Controversial Plans Right Way Forward For The NHS
Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) offer the best hope to improve health and care services despite having been beset by problems so far, according to…
Read more...Hospital Admissions Hit Record High As Population Ages
Hospital admissions in England rose to record levels last year, with 16.2 million admissions during 2015-16 – up from 12.7 million ten years ago. Patients…
Read more...Health Charities Warn Of £1.9bn Social Care Funding Gap
Three leading health charities have issued a call for the government to address a £1.9 billion social care funding gap through the Autumn Statement. In…
Read more...NHS Digital Call For Social Workers To Help Shape The Future Of Information And Technology
The national information and technology partner for the health and care system is seeking expert input from social care professionals as part of its drive…
Read more...MPs urge Govt To Boost NHS Funding
The full extent of the pressure on the NHS is not being recognised by the Government, MPs have warned. Members of the Commons health select…
Read more...Lack Of Investment In New Services Puts NHS Plan At Risk
The absence of ring-fenced funding for investing in new services could jeopardise plans to improve patient care outlined in the NHS five year forward view…
Read more...Latest Figures Released On Local Councils’ Adult Social Care Spending
New official figures have been published today which outline the total money spent by local authorities on adult social care. Personal Social Services: Expenditure and…
Read more...Three Reports Providing Official Adult Social Care Statistics Released By NHS Digital Today
NHS Digital has today published three reports which include the latest statistics on the safeguarding and care of vulnerable adults in England. *NHS Digital must…
Read more...Lack Of Community Services To Support Carers Is Piling Pressure On NHS Emergency Care
Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published…
Read more...Demand For NHS Services Soars To Record Levels
Relentless demand for services is driving up waiting times and exacerbating financial pressures in the NHS according to the latest Quarterly Monitoring Report from The…
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