The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that as many as 300 frontline staff at NHS Direct could lose their jobs. The organisation plans to introduce new roster arrangements to cut costs as they begin moving towards the new NHS 111 services, which are due to be rolled out through this year and next.
We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).
We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of opposing “every important reform” of the NHS since its beginnings over 60 years ago, said a report in The Independent.
Patients across the country will benefit as the NHS receives a cash injection of up to £100 million to boost services in their communities, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced
The head of the NHS Confederation has warned of a potential loss of confidence in the NHS unless political and healthcare leaders make a compelling case to the public for changes to the delivery of services.
The Department of Health is to make an additional £150 million available to local authorities, to help people leave hospital more quickly and receive care at home, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced.
The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management has issued a “Call for proposals” for this year’s IHEEM Healthcare Estates event, taking place at Manchester Central on 9-10 October 2012.