Latest News - July 2008
Patients satisfied with care in GP practices
31 July 2008
More patients are saying they are “completely satisfied” with care in GP practices and health centres, according to a survey published today by the Health Care … More…
Nutritional concerns in NHS
30 July 2008
The number of incidents related to poor nutritional care in hospitals have nearly doubled over three years, the BBC reported yesterday.… More…
Plans confirmed for new £26m Cromer hospital
29 July 2008
The Board of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has approved in principle plans to build a new £26 million hospital in Cromer.… More…
New health and hygiene scheme launches
29 July 2008
The Royal Institute of Public Health has launched a new accreditation scheme that will allow consumers to see whether the hygiene claims made for everyday produ… More…
Hospital entertainment to get overhaul
29 July 2008
An exciting overhaul of the UK’s bedside hospital entertainment and telephony industry looks set to happen after the acquisition of Patientline UK Ltd.… More…
The Weekend’s Rounds…
28 July 2008
A round-up of the weekend's health stories making headlines… More…
Link between waste and spread of infections
28 July 2008
A team of scientists from The University of Northampton is studying whether there are any links between the way in which waste is managed and the risk of the sp… More…
New emergency care centre in Aberdeen
25 July 2008
The Scottish Government has approved plans for a new £95 million emergency care centre in Aberdeen.… More…
Plans to improve patient safety
24 July 2008
Plans to improve patient safety and support professionals in sustaining their high standards have been set out by Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for … More…
Oxford Radcliffe trials text message reminders
23 July 2008
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust will be trialling a text message reminder service for outpatient appointments from next week.… More…
Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Hospitals welcome report
22 July 2008
Staff at Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust (SNEYHT) have welcomed the Independent Reconfiguration Panel’s (IRP) report into maternity se… More…
Baird wins Hand Hygiene Champions Cup
21 July 2008
Baird Ward at Conquest Hospital has won the monthly Hand Hygiene Champions Cup. … More…
Hospital buries time capsule to mark NHS60
18 July 2008
Frimley Park Hospital will be burying a time capsule in its grounds on Tuesday 22nd July as part of a programme of events to celebrate the 60th birthday of the … More…
Record fall in MRSA and C.Difficile infections
17 July 2008
As the NHS celebrates turning 60, there’s another achievement to toast as figures today show that the number of MRSA and C.Difficile cases have fallen to a reco… More…
Improvements in patient satisfaction
16 July 2008
The Government has revealed that there have been improvements in patient satisfaction and experience in NHS hospitals, according to the second annual GP Patient… More…
New £500m city hospital planned for Liverpool
15 July 2008
The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust is proposing to develop a new hospital to replace the Royal on its existing site. … More…
Hospital food rated excellent by watchdog
15 July 2008
Leicester hospitals have been rated as excellent for their food by an independent watchdog.… More…
NHS hospitals are improving
14 July 2008
Some 98.5% of trusts have scored acceptable or above for their patient environments in NHS hospitals, according to this year’s Patient Environment Action Team (… More…
NHS staff sign up to cleanyourhands campaign
11 July 2008
Primary Care, mental health, care and ambulance NHS trusts across England and Wales have signed up to the National Patient Safety Agency’s (NPSA’s) cleanyourhan… More…
Fears of NHS charges introduced in future
10 July 2008
Half of the public believe that in ten years time they will have to pay towards some NHS services they may need as a patient, according to new research.… More…
New nutritional standards for hospitals
9 July 2008
Nutrition champions have been appointed across Scotland to promote a nutritional standards programme.… More…
A new ‘Healthier Food Mark’ for canteens
8 July 2008
A new ‘Healthier Food Mark’ will be developed for public sector canteens that provide nutritious food and encourage healthier eating.… More…
NHS staff earnings rise
7 July 2008
Qualified nurses’ estimated basic pay increased by 4.2% between January to March in 2007, and during the same period this year, according to the NHS Information… More…
Brighter future for care catering services
4 July 2008
This year’s National Association of Care Catering Conference & Exhibition is kicking off in September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, and is encompassing a … More…
Patients given stronger voice
4 July 2008
A new strategy published this week by the Department of Health will give patients and the public a stronger voice, allowing them to make informed choices and ha… More…
James Ward garden opens at Conquest Hospital
3 July 2008
A new garden at Conquest Hospital, part of the East Sussex Hospital NHS Trust, has been opened at an event attended by patients, staff and relatives. … More…
NHS to celebrate 60th anniversary
2 July 2008
NHS staff is planning a range of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the National Health Services on Saturday (5 July) and to recognise the contribution … More…
£80,000 ultrasound revamp completed
1 July 2008
The radiology ultrasound department at Eastbourne District General Hospital has undergone a revamp worth £80,000.… More…
