Views sought on new vision for nursing
A proposed new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving sets out the values of compassionate care and asks how they can be developed further across health and social care. Over recent months, Viv...
View ArticleNHS Pay Review Body’s remit for 2013/14
A remit for 2013/14 is issued to the NHS Pay Review Body in respect of NHS staff on Agenda for Change pay, terms and conditions. The independent Pay Review Bodies (PRBs) make recommendations to the UK...
View Article‘Speaking Up’ Charter encourages staff to raise concerns
The NHS Employers’ launch of its ‘Speaking Up’ Charter marks a shift towards tackling the barriers that prevent staff from reporting concerns about safety or other issues at work at an early stage. The...
View ArticleRegulations for medical revalidation come into force
The regulations for medical revalidation made by the GMC, and the start of the relevant enabling provisions in Part IIIA of the Medical Act 1983, have now come into force following approval from the...
View ArticleUpdated small and medium sized enterprises action plan published
The department has republished its small and medium sized enterprises (SME) action plan. This sets out the activities that will take place to support SMEs during the department’s procurement processes....
View ArticleDigital strategy: Leading the culture change in health and care published
The department has published its digital strategy, setting out its ambition to become a Digital First department of state, with digital tools and techniques embedded throughout its work. The strategy...
View ArticleChildren and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum final event
Health minister Dr Dan Poulter and Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies attended a reception this week with members of the Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum, to thank them...
View ArticleNew child abuse alert system for hospitals announced
Hospitals will have a new system to help doctors and nurses spot children suffering from abuse and neglect, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter announced today. Work on the system will begin in early 2013...
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