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PM reveals government's four NHS commitments

The prime minister has revealed âfour Fsâ which he believes sum up the governmentâs approach to the NHS. They came while he attempted to bat off criticism of the Health Bill at a Downing Street summit yesterday.

Dignity Code launched for older people care

A code has been published which sets out the minimum standard of treatment required for older people in hospitals or in the community.

Ex NMC chief acted 'unfairly' in disagreement over case referral

The former head of the Nursing and Midwifery Council acted âunfairlyâ when he replaced two legal advisors who disagreed with him over a fitness to practise referral, a judge has ruled.

Drop in number of senior NHS managers and nurses

The number of senior managers working in the NHS has dropped 8.7% in one year while nurses have fallen 1.3%, figures show.

NICE approve rheumatoid arthritis drug

Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can soon look forward to receiving further treatment following a NICE approval of a drug designed to tackle the disease.

Nurses to encourage patients to use health apps

The smartphone revolution is set to be used to safeguard the nationâs wellbeing after the government unveiled plans in which healthcare professionals will encourage patients to use the latest apps to keep an eye on their health.

Join today's webchat discussing the public's perception of nurses

Join todayâs webchat discussing the publicâs perception of nurses at 1pm

Nurses face 'real time' league table for patient experience

Nurses in a quarter of Englandâs hospitals will have patient experience on their wards measured in âreal timeâ from April, using a customer service system borrowed from businesses like the Hilton hotel chain.

Campaign to promote early cancer detection launches

An NHS initiative in Scotland aims to increase by 25 per cent the number of people diagnosed with cancer in the initial stages of the disease.

RCM attacks cord blood collection plan

A foundation trust has seemingly backtracked on a scheme to offer mothers a private facility to collect blood from their babyâs umbilical cord.

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