Spreading innovation in the NHS: call for evidence and ideas
The call for ideas and evidence on how the adoption and spread of innovation can be accelerated throughout the NHS is still open for contributions. Ideas could include actions for government, the...
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Action on medicine wastage and improving medicine use
A new group set up to tackle the £300 million lost every year in the NHS because of medicine wastage has been announced by Health Minister Lord Howe today. The group will also identify how people can...
View ArticleUK Plan for rare diseases consultation launched
Earlier diagnosis of a rare condition and better co-ordinated care will help improve the quality of life for people with rare diseases and their families, according to the first ever UK plan on rare...
View ArticleTools designed to help commissioners provide better care and save money
A series of tools, launched today, will help the NHS identify how therapists can intervene at different stages of a patient’s condition to improve patient care whilst saving on costs. The tools provide...
View Article£4 million for technological solutions to tackle healthcare problems
The Department of Health has opened two new competitions with up to £2 million of funding each to develop technological and innovative solutions to tackle two major health challenges. The challenge is...
View ArticleReview into PiP implants published
A review into PiP breast implants has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement and serious lessons must be...
View ArticleEmployers urged to offer flexible working to support mental health needs
Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe. Speaking at the launch at The Work...
View ArticleConsultation launched on fertility and human tissue regulators
Proposals to change responsibility for regulating fertility treatment and human tissue are set out today with the launch of a consultation on the future of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology...
View ArticleNICE to assess high cost low volume drugs
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) are to take forward work to assess very high cost drugs for people who suffer with rare conditions, work currently being managed by the...
View ArticleNICE to help drive standards in social care
From April 2013, the role of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will expand to include social care. The Department of Health has agreed an initial list of joint NHS/social...
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