DH: Infected blood payment scheme reformed – (DH: Better care package for severely injured veterans ~ DH: Increased mental health services for those arrested ~ DH: NHS-funded nursing care rate for 2016 to 2017 ~ DH: Be Clear on Cancer ‘respiratory symptoms’ campaign launches)
NHS England: 37 areas to lead rollout of tool to deliver person-centred care – (NHS Innovation Accelerator success has led to more than 300 organisations offering innovative healthcare to NHS patients ~ NHS England announces provisional investment decisions for specialised services ~ It’s all about the workforce, Dumbo ~ NHS England: Working to end variance in cancer care ~ £12m Ministerial support will help build on our success – Health & Justice Liaison & Diversion Services rollout)
CQC's annual report on controlled drugs
ScotGov: 1,000 new paramedics to be trained – (ScotGov: Transfer of new powers
WAG: £80m treatment fund & review of IPFR process announced by Vaughan Gething – (WAG: EU health & social care staff make huge contribution and are extremely valued, say Welsh Health Ministers ~ Welsh Government continuing to provide children with a Flying Start ~ WAG: Wales-wide sticker campaign to raise awareness of the NHS services available on the high street)
Welsh NHS Confederation responds to Annual Quality Statement
LGA: Tackling mental illness in children should begin before birth – (LGA responds to new Diabetes UK report)
Kings Fund: Politicians must be honest with the public about the NHS ~ King’s Fund calls for NHS commitment to a new partnership with patients ~ NHS Confederation responds to King's Fund report on NHS deficits ~ Kings Fund: Cornerstone of NHS reforms faces uncertain future)
techUK welcomes Dame Fiona Caldicott's Review of data security, consent and opt-outs – (techUK: Success of Interoperability Charter
Cancer Research UK: Balls of cells with their own ‘passport’ to help speed up cancer drug testing – (CRUK: Are patients being told about opportunities to take part in research?)
CAB: Almost 50% more people facing illegal eviction in the last year – (CAB: Council tax debt collection tactics putting extra pressure on people)
WAG: Communities & Children’s Secretary reminds landlords of the need to register for Rent Smart Wales – (WAG: Environment Secretary welcomes decrease in fuel poverty in Wales)
Homeless Link: Innovative charity helping with construction related projects)
NICE draft guidance extends treatment options for thousands of people with severe rheumatoid arthritis – (NICE: Sepsis is just as urgent as heart attack ~ NICE: Children & young people with suspected diabetes should be seen by a specialist immediately ~ NICE: New blood test for pregnant women could help thousands avoid unnecessary treatment ~ NICE: New competency framework for all prescribers)
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