Tuesday 23 April 2013

Leeds General - a good or bad decision?

Leeds General - a good or bad decision?: Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary was recently suspended because data suggested there were safety problems. Martin Bromiley asks whether this was the right thing to do, and what we can learn from it. The Health Foundation

Is nurse training plan a stupid idea?

Is nurse training plan a stupid idea?: Why plans to shake up nursing training are proving controversial BBC News

Nurses 'warned off' whistle-blowing

Nurses 'warned off' whistle-blowing: Many nurses face bullying and being belittled when they try to whistle-blow, a survey suggests. BBC News

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Lessons from a decade of NHS commissioning

Lessons from a decade of NHS commissioning: A new NHS Confederation report distils learning from a decade of PCT commissioning for commissioners in the post-April 2013 NHS. NHS Confederation

There’s nothing more urgent than addressing demand for urgent care, argues Sue Harriman

There’s nothing more urgent than addressing demand for urgent care, argues Sue Harriman: The statistics surrounding our urgent care system are well known to us, but are nonetheless shocking. Emergency hospital admissions have increased by 37 per cent in the last 10 years. Nearly two thirds of people admitted to hospital are over 65 years old, and those over 85 account for one quarter of bed days. There … Continue reading » NHS Voices

GMC publishes first guide for patients on what to expect from their doctor

GMC publishes first guide for patients on what to expect from their doctor: A new guide for patients setting out what they should expect from their doctor has been published by the General Medical Council (GMC).

NHS leaders come together to pledge support for staff health and wellbeing

David Cameron hits back after nursing leaders raise major concerns over staffing levels and Government's plan to get trainee nurses working as healthcare assistants

David Cameron hits back after nursing leaders raise major concerns over staffing levels and Government's plan to get trainee nurses working as healthcare assistants
Three-quarters of hospital wards in England are operating with unsafe staffing levels at least once a month, a survey of nursing managers says today. The Independent

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Ministers consider 'hospital hotels' for elderly patients to tackle bed-blocking on NHS wards

Ministers consider 'hospital hotels' for elderly patients to tackle bed-blocking on NHS wards:
The Government is considering the idea of “hospital hotels” where elderly patients can recover from illnesses or falls. The Independent

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