Independent review into delegation of approval functions under the Mental...
Following a request from the Secretary of State for Health, Dr Geoffrey Harris has carried out an independent review into the technical irregularities that occurred within 4 Strategic Health...
View ArticleDeadline approaches for NHS Continuing Healthcare claims
People who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding are being reminded that they should apply soon. The deadline is 31st March 2013. If you or a...
View ArticleNew funding reforms announced for care and support
The Government has announced new measures for funding care to ensure that the elderly and those with disabilities get the care they need without facing unlimited costs. The new measures are based on...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Friends information sessions
From today, people across England will be able to sign up for sessions to become a Dementia Friend. Just over 12,000 people have already registered their interest in becoming Dementia Friends. Now...
View ArticleCommission for quality and innovation scheme: data available
Data to support the Commissioning for Quality and Innovation scheme (CQUIN) national goal to ‘improve responsiveness to personal needs of patients‘ is now available via Strategic Health Authority (SHA)...
View ArticleFinal grant allocations for adults’ personal social services
This letter confirms the final adults’ personal social services (PSS) specific revenue and capital grant funding for local authorities for the periods 2013/14. It also sets out provisional allocations...
View ArticleLiverpool Care Pathway independent review: Public call for evidence launched
Members of the public were today invited to share their experiences of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP), both good and bad, as part of an independent review being chaired by Baroness Julia Neuberger....
View ArticleIndependent Mental Capacity Advocacy service – fifth annual report
The Department has published the fifth annual report on the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) service which also provides an overview of the last five years. It provides statistical...
View ArticleInfection prevention and control in care homes: information resource published
An information resource and summary for care workers on the prevention and control of infection in care homes has been published. These aim to assist staff in taking all reasonable steps to protect...
View ArticleNew national pledge to improve children’s health and reduce child deaths
A new pledge about making improvements to the health of children and young people has been launched today. The pledge is part of the government’s response to the Children and Young People’s Health...
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